Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallTuesday, 9 June 202611:00

Energy costs

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

Hannah Spencer (Green Party) is raising energy costs in a Westminster Hall debate. This is an opportunity for backbench MPs to scrutinise government policy on energy prices and affordability without a full Commons debate. The discussion will likely cover household energy bills, energy security, and whether current support measures are adequate for struggling households.

Energy costs directly affect household budgets across the UK. With inflation in energy prices affecting millions of families, this debate allows scrutiny of government policy on bill support, energy market regulation, and the transition to renewable energy. It is particularly significant given the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze household finances.

Energy & Net Zero Cost of Living

MPs most likely to speak

Michael ShanksLabour Party

Rutherglen

Minister of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on energy, cost-of-living (141 times, 40pts); Known positions: energy: supportive, energy: neutral, energy: opposed (30pts)Voting record

Hannah SpencerGreen Party of England and Wales

Gorton and Denton

Debate sponsor/lead member (calendar Members field)Voting record

Claire YoungLiberal Democrats

Thornbury and Yate

Spoken on energy, cost-of-living (70 times, 40pts); Known positions: energy: supportive, energy: questioning, energy: opposed (30pts); Committee: energy security and net zero committee (20pts)Voting record

Wera HobhouseLiberal Democrats

Bath

Spoken on energy, cost-of-living (67 times, 40pts); Known positions: energy: supportive, energy: questioning, energy: neutral (30pts); Committee: energy security and net zero committee (20pts)Voting record

Torcuil CrichtonLabour Party

Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Spoken on energy, cost-of-living (52 times, 40pts); Known positions: energy: questioning, energy: supportive, energy: opposed (30pts); Committee: energy security and net zero committee (20pts)Voting record

Energy costs

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