Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Miatta Fahnbulleh and Desmond Swayne
Tuesday 8th October 2024
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
(2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Commons ChamberRead Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Miatta Fahnbulleh
We have been working flat out with energy suppliers to ensure that they are providing additional support to families who will struggle with bills this winter. In August, I met all the suppliers, and there was a shared commitment to do everything we can to support vulnerable households. We have been working with them, the industry body, Ofgem and Citizens Advice to ensure that there is a proper package of support in place this winter so that we can support families who we know are struggling with their bills.
Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
Would it not have been better to put that proper package of support in place before the Government withdrew the winter fuel allowance from so many pensioners?