Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Prices
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the Government plans to introduce income-based pricing of regulated (a) utilities and (b) merit goods.
- Answer
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The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has no plans to introduce universal income-based pricing for all regulated utilities or merit goods.
Across both regulated utilities and merit goods, the Government aims to enhance fairness, reduce inequality, and improve affordability while maintaining service quality, financial sustainability, and investor confidence.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 113803
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Income Prices Utilities Manufactured goods
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- 2026-07-08 17:43:09 +0100
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