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Gregory Campbell Excerpts
Tuesday 12th November 2024

(1 week, 4 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Portrait Miatta Fahnbulleh
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It is a national scandal that so many homes across the country have an EPC rating that is below C—a failure of the last Government to deliver the scale of home upgrades that we need. We are determined to end the injustice of people living in cold and draughty homes. I completely agree that we must do everything we can to support vulnerable households with their energy bills this winter. That is why we are providing 3.3 million households with the warm home discount, why we are working with energy suppliers to provide additional support, including through charities, and why we have extended the household support fund.

Gregory Campbell Portrait Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)
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Does the Minister agree that we particularly need a comprehensive warm homes plan in rural areas in order to identify very old homes and ensure that insulation is targeted to maximise reduction in their energy usage?

Miatta Fahnbulleh Portrait Miatta Fahnbulleh
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We will ensure that we see upgrades in every part of the country; we will be working with combined authorities, local government and the devolved Administrations to make sure that we are delivering the scale of upgrades needed across the country.