Written question asked by Beccy Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Friday, 22 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Energy: Prices
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to reduce the impact of energy bills on levels of personal debt.
- Answer
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The affordability crisis is the biggest issue facing families across the country. At the Autumn Budget we committed to taking money off energy bills to tackle the cost of living.
The Government is working closely with Ofgem, energy suppliers and consumer groups to develop a range of interventions to reduce energy debt and ensure consumers have access to effective debt advice.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 895
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Debts Energy Prices
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- 2026-05-22 09:06:31 +0100
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