Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Suzanne Webb and George Freeman

Tuesday 29th March 2022 Commons Chamber

[George Freeman]

If it was as straightforward as that, the answer might be simple, but it is not—[Hon. Members: “Yes it is!”] No, it is not. The energy market is extremely complex, and there is a whole raft of charges. It is not true to say that Scottish consumers are hit particularly hard, as Scotland is also a net exporter and English and Welsh consumers are paying for it. The Government are absolutely focused on helping consumers with the cost of energy through the £9 billion relief announced in February, the £5 billion announced last week, the extra money for the warm home bonus and all the support mechanisms for the vulnerable. It is not simply a case of constantly tinkering with market price.

[Suzanne Webb (Stourbridge) (Con)]

6. What assessment he has made of the capacity of the UK’s nuclear power generation industry to strengthen energy security.