Oral Question·Wales Office
“What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales.”
Tabled: 14 April 2026Answered: 22 April 2026
Asked by
Gerald Jones
Labour — Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Wales
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
We know that the conflict in the middle east is placing pressure on the cost of living and household bills, including for those in rural communities. That is why this Government are providing £3.8 million to the Welsh Government to support households in Wales that use heating oil.