§ Ms ShipleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how the Government will ensure that sustainable energy and realistic pricing proposals do not increase fuel poverty. [45177]
§ Mr. WilsonThe Government will continue with actions to put downward pressure on prices. The Government's Fuel Poverty Strategy also sets out a range of programmes to improve the energy efficiency of homes of the fuel poor. This will help households in fuel poverty and minimise the impact of any possible increases in energy prices. The Government are committed to monitor and report on progress in tackling fuel poverty.