Heating Oil Support Debate
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Markus Campbell-Savours
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Martin McCluskey
As my hon. Friend knows, a consultation has recently concluded, and we will come forward with a response in due course.
Markus Campbell-Savours (Penrith and Solway) (Lab)
I appreciate the speed at which the Government are working, and understand that local authorities will have a role in how the money is distributed. However, in the absence of detail, many people are doing a back-of-a-fag-packet calculation. Can the Minister reassure them that we are committing enough money to make a real difference, and will he commit to meeting me to discuss how we support the 14,715 households in Penwith and Solway who do not benefit from being on the mains gas grid?
Martin McCluskey
The Government believe that this funding should be sufficient for those low-income households that are at acute risk of imminently losing access to their heating and hot water. As I have said in response to other questions, we will keep this issue under review and come forward with responses in the House at a later stage.