SUPPORTING PEOPLE IN SHROPSHIRE WITH THEIR ENERGY BILLS

DANIEL KAWCZYNSKI MP ASKS THE GOVERNMENT ABOUT SUPPORTING PEOPLE IN SHROPSHIRE WITH THEIR ENERGY BILLS

Today in the House of Commons Chamber, Daniel Kawczynski MP sought answers from the Government about their support towards people in Shropshire with their energy bills.

Daniel Kawczynski MP Asked:

‘What steps her Department is taking to support people in Shropshire with their energy bills?’

Amanda Solloway MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Answered:

‘The Government are continuing to provide up to £900 of cost of living support throughout 2023-24 to help vulnerable households, which is an increase on the £650 that we provided the previous year, as well as targeted support such as £150 through the warm home discount.’

Daniel Kawczynski MP Followed Up:

‘I thank my hon. Friend for that answer.

 ‘Farmers in my constituency and the neighbouring Ludlow constituency are among the most productive in the United Kingdom and, speaking as one of the Prime Minister’s trade envoys, we are very proud of their contribution to British exports. At the moment, they are rather adversely affected by rising energy costs. What additional assistance will the Government give to the agricultural sector to help this very important industry survive?’

Amanda Solloway MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Answered:

‘My hon. Friend is a champion for Shropshire and for the farming industry. Farmers in Shropshire constituencies and across the UK have already benefited from the energy bill relief scheme, which ended on 31st March and provided more than £7.4 billion of support.’