Proceeding contribution from Caroline Flint (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 19 October 2011. It occurred during Opposition day on Energy Prices.
Energy Prices
Absolutely. There is no point in the companies having a system that does not recognise the situation of ordinary families. The National Pensioners Convention talks about the fact that fewer than six in 10 pensioners have access to a computer to go online. It is not fair or right. The onus should be on the companies, not the public. However, all the Secretary of State could do this week was blame the public: ““It's your fault you're not getting out there and getting a better deal.”” ““It's your fault you're not saving yourselves £200 a time.”” He has got a lot to answer for, because he has just sat back and let people suffer.
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- 2010-12
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- Companies Competition Billing Carbon capture and storage Energy Ofgem Fuel poverty Fuel oil Prices Winter fuel payment Social tariffs
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