Speeches by Young.

“Can I pick up on your point about people not being able to switch? Do you think that consumers in energy debt should be given greater flexibility to switch, either to a fixed rate deal or a cheaper tariff?”

“Do you support Ofgem’s proposals for an energy debt relief scheme? If so, is it feasible for it to be introduced before this winter?”

“Angus or Merlin, do you have anything to add?”

“Do you believe that supplier-of-last-resort arrangements provide the best deal for consumers? If not, what reforms would you suggest? One thing that is interesting is that when Rebel Energy went bust, consumers were moved to British Gas, which was recently found to have the worst customer service record of any of the e…”

“Dhara, do you have anything to add to that?”

“I asked whether consumers have genuine choice. Do you think that consumers are adequately equipped or supported to make that choice? Obviously your model of your business is about trying to help people to switch to a cheaper tariff, but even if you go beyond the most vulnerable customers, do you think everyone can make…”

“Angus, it sounds as if you are worried about the vitality of the retail market. Do you think that consumers have genuine choice between suppliers and tariffs, or do you think that more could be done to improve the offering? It sounds as if you are keen to deregulate a bit, because you do not think that it is necessary …”

“Do you think suppliers are doing enough to support consumers who are in arrears to prevent disconnection and raise awareness of support available to them, or do you feel that that falls on organisations such as Age UK?”

“Not even Rebel Energy? You think that that is a sort of one-off; it does not change your view and make you think, “Actually, no, we still need the tightness of regulation”?”

“Welcome to the panel. I want to start by asking some questions about the stability and competitiveness of the retail market. Dhara, how effectively has Ofgem responded to the collapse of more than 30 suppliers during the recent price crisis? Does the collapse of Rebel Energy in April give you new concerns about the sta…”

“Do you think that it is possible to resolve the fuel poverty crisis without cutting the overall cost of electricity?”

“Do you support Ofgem’s proposals for an energy debt relief scheme? If so, is it feasible for it to be introduced before this winter?”

“Can I pick up on your point about people not being able to switch? Do you think that consumers in energy debt should be given greater flexibility to switch, either to a fixed rate deal or a cheaper tariff?”

“Maria, do you have any thoughts on the energy debt relief scheme proposal?”

“The Chief Secretary says that west of England funding will increase services between Bristol city centre and Brabazon. I have been pressing Ministers to extend the funding for half-hourly trains at Yate, which is due to end next year. That is vital to provide a service to the new Charfield station, which is due to open…”

“Everyone deserves high-quality care when they need it—that is particularly the case for those with dementia, who often have some of the most complex needs—but the sad reality is that social care services in this country are in crisis. The disease has a huge impact not only on the patients, but on their family and frien…”

“Absolutely. It is a very frightening situation for people to find themselves in. For carers who have to do all that I have described Richard having to do, having to battle their way to find the services available just adds to the problems. My constituent says that mental health services are the Cinderella of the NHS. T…”

“It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. In 2009, the then Climate Secretary, the right hon. Member for Doncaster North (Ed Miliband), announced his plan to ramp up the use of wood-burning power stations while also ensuring sustainability. Fast forward to today and the right hon. Member—now the Secr…”

“One of the consequences for my constituents of losing services like the 84/85, the T2 and the 622 is that they are cut off from health services. Does my hon. Friend agree that such access should be a priority for investment, and that a focus on the increase in passenger numbers when judging investment choices disadvant…”

“I thank the hon. Member for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes (Melanie Onn) for introducing this debate. Thornbury and Yate is a dental desert. According to a recent newspaper report, not a single dentist in Thornbury and Yate is taking on new NHS patients for the third year in a row, leaving people having to travel long d…”