Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 September 2019 (named day). It was answered by Rishi Sunak (Conservative) on Monday, 30 September 2019 on behalf of the Treasury.
Food and Fuel: Prices
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to Operaton Yellowhammer HMG reasonable worst case planning assumptions chapter 17, what steps his Department is taking to protect low income groups from price rises in food and fuel.
- Answer
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HM Treasury routinely monitors economic conditions and risks, and the Government has a range of mechanisms available to support vulnerable people from price rises in food and fuel.
Furthermore, officials estimate the direct impact of spending decisions on household living standards, and this is a central consideration when allocating public funds.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 290700
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Food Fuels Low incomes Prices Brexit
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- 2019-11-18 09:54:11 +0000
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