Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Kieran Mullan Excerpts
Monday 17th October 2022

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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I would point the hon. Gentleman to mortgage rates elsewhere in the world. I also suggest that he raises this with the Chancellor, who is waiting to give a statement.

Kieran Mullan Portrait Dr Kieran Mullan (Crewe and Nantwich) (Con)
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I welcome the change of approach; I think it was the right decision to take in the circumstances. At times like this, our constituents still want to be reassured, as they are worried about their bills. Can the Leader of the House confirm, for them and for the whole House, that our plan to help people with their bills this winter remains in place?