Energy Prices: Support for Business Debate
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Nick Smith
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Energy Prices: Support for Business
Nick Smith Excerpts(1 year, 10 months ago)
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Mr Rees-Mogg
There is a requirement for a study of that to be provided, and I believe a study on our energy security through the winter will be provided in early October.
Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent) (Lab)
Parts of Blaenau Gwent are 1,200 feet above sea level and our winters can be bitter. Will there be any extra help for families facing higher bills in constituencies with much colder weather than most, and will the Government also look again at the cold weather payment criteria as part of their upcoming review?
Mr Rees-Mogg
Cold weather payments are not a responsibility of my Department, but I will ensure that the hon. Gentleman’s comments are passed on to the relevant Secretary of State.