Written question asked by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 September 2019. It was answered by Rishi Sunak (Conservative) on Friday, 4 October 2019 on behalf of the Treasury.
Food and Fuel: Prices
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to mitigate for the effect of potential price rises in fuel and food for low-income families in the North West in the event the UK leaving the EU with no deal.
- Answer
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The Government has been clear that should there be no deal, we would support the economy through whatever appropriate action is necessary.
HM Treasury routinely monitors existing economic conditions and risks, and the Government has a range of mechanisms available to support vulnerable people from price rises.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 290687
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Costs Families Food Fuels Low incomes Prices North West Brexit
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- 2019-11-18 09:54:11 +0000
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