Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Gareth Davies and Craig Tracey

Tuesday 5th September 2023 Commons Chamber

[The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Gareth Davies)]

We stepped in during the energy crisis with £94 billion of support, including the energy price guarantee, which effectively paid for half of people’s energy bills. That was important while energy prices were high; wholesale gas prices have now come down.

[Craig Tracey (North Warwickshire) (Con)]

T6. As the Minister knows, free access to cash is a vital lifeline for many people, including some of the most vulnerable in all our constituencies. Can he confirm what steps he is taking to ensure that free access is protected and continues to be available across the country, particularly in North Warwickshire and Bedworth?