Oral Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 6 November 2024Answered: 12 November 2024
Asked by
Lee Pitcher
Labour — Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Answer from Hansard
Sarah Jones
That is correct. It will mean, on average, an extra £29 a week, putting right a wrong that has persisted for far too long. Although the money is important and a key part of it, we have done the right thing—and about time too. Some 112,000 members across the country will benefit.