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Patricia Gibson

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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Tuesday 21st May 2024

(6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson
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The Government have invested in the Faraday battery challenge, a £541 million programme to support the research, development and scale-up of world-leading battery technology in the UK. Since 2022, all new homes and homes undergoing major renovation in England have been required to have a charge point installed. That is why we welcome the year-on-year 49% increase in charge points.

Patricia Gibson Portrait Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (SNP)
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T7. Will the Minister confirm whether the Government have dropped their commitment to consulting on a social energy tariff? If they have not, can we have an update on progress, given that a social energy tariff would lift 2.2 million households out of poverty?

Amanda Solloway Portrait Amanda Solloway
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A social tariff means lots of different things to different people, but what it ultimately means is ensuring that we support all vulnerable people. The hon. Member will be aware that the Government are doing many things to support people; there is the warm home discount, the cost of living payment, which is £900, and a variety of other measures.

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