A Westminster Hall debate on Energy costs in Wales is scheduled for Tuesday 11 October 2022, from 4.30 - 6pm. The debate will be led by Anna McMorrin MP.
Commons Library debate pack - Energy costs in Wales (231 KB , PDF)
The cost of energy has risen rapidly since the second half of 2021 onwards. The impact of fluctuating energy prices affects people, business and parts of the country in different ways and to varying extents depending on socio-economic circumstances.
This briefing looks at the impacts of rising energy prices in Wales for homes, businesses and industries. It also includes recent Parliamentary and news material.
The following Library briefings provide information relevant to energy costs in the UK in general:
Commons Library debate pack - Energy costs in Wales (231 KB , PDF)
The Water (Special Measures) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 4 September 2024, and was amended at committee stage and report stage. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 27 November 2024 and was amended at committee stage. Both report stage and third reading are scheduled for 28 January 2025. The bill is intended to address poor performance from water companies.
The New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill 2024-25 has its second reading on 17 January 2025. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 1.30pm on 16 January on government support for the marine renewables industry. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.