1 Gareth Davies debates involving the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Oral Answers to Questions

Gareth Davies Excerpts
Tuesday 12th November 2024

(1 week, 3 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kerry McCarthy Portrait Kerry McCarthy
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I understand that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Minister has raised the case with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister and urged allowing Dr Ibadoghlu to travel overseas for specialist medical care if required. We will continue to use our diplomatic channels to raise our concerns about the protection of freedom and human rights in Azerbaijan, including for my hon. Friend’s constituent.

Gareth Davies Portrait Gareth Davies (Grantham and Bourne) (Con)
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Conservative Members will never stop holding the Government to account for their pre-election promise to cut energy bills by £300. Have civil service officials conducted any modelling whatsoever that can legitimise that figure?

Michael Shanks Portrait Michael Shanks
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We arrived at the figure through independent analysis. We stand by the reality that the only way to bring down bills is to commit to our 2030 target. The National Energy System Operator backs that, but the Conservative party fails to support that action. The hon. Member therefore must explain what the Conservative plan is for reducing bills for people who are paying more than they have ever paid.