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Proceeding contribution from Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 20 January 2022. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.

I can tell the hon. Lady that Daisy came from her constituency, travelling the long way from Bath to North East Somerset.

On her serious question, the Government are obviously very conscious of the pressure on families through rising energy bills, so the energy price cap is being maintained. There is a £500 million household support fund, so that local authorities can help those on the lowest incomes with their food and utility costs, and a £140 rebate on the energy bills of 2.2 million low-income householders this winter through the warm home discount. There are seasonal cold weather payments of an extra £25 a week for up to 4 million people during colder periods, and up to £300 in winter fuel payments for recipients of the state pension. A great deal is being done to help people with their energy costs, and that is the right thing to do.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
707 c516 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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