Energy Prices: Support for Business Debate
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Matt Western
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Energy Prices: Support for Business
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Mr Rees-Mogg
The major price rises in contracts took place after 1 April, which is why that date was set.
Matt Western (Warwick and Leamington) (Lab)
For the last 12 years, Conservative Governments have had the chance to act on energy supply and infrastructure. Manufacturing businesses around the country have been saying to me that they are facing a 59% premium against the EU average for electricity. Why did Governments not act sooner, certainly before this energy spike, to ensure the security of UK businesses?
Mr Rees-Mogg
It is important for our economy that we have competitive energy prices and that we do not go out of our way to burden British business. I agree: the hon. Gentleman is right to campaign for lower energy prices.