Bill Esterson

Bill Esterson

Labour — Sefton Central

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 November 2026

Debate

Cost of Living

Contribution

The measures in the Budget to help with the cost of living through cuts in energy bills were welcome. The Chancellor also said that he would adopt one of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee’s recommendations not to add further policy costs to bills, but can I encourage him to look at one of our other recommendations, which is to move policy costs from electricity to gas? That would help people take up electric heat and batteries, which will enable them to take advantage of the tariffs that are available now.

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