Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 13862
Prices
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the answer of 2 March 2026, to Question 113803, whether there are specific sectors in which the Government plans to introduce income-based pricing of utilities or merit goods.
Answer
Blair McDougallThe Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has no plans to introduce income-based pricing for utilities or merit goods for specific sectors.Merit goods like essential healthcare, state schooling, and primary education remain free at the point of use for ...
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