Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 21 September 2022.
Amendment 1—Darren Millar
Delete all and replace with:
Notes that the UK Government has introduced an energy profits levy.
Welcomes the action taken by the UK Government to tackle the cost of living, including:
a) an energy price guarantee, capping energy costs;
b) cost-of-living payments for those on low income benefits and tax credits worth £650;
c) a disability cost-of-living payment worth £150;
d) monthly reductions in fuel bills from October worth £400;
e) an increase in the National Living Wage to £9.50 an hour;
f) a reduction in the universal credit taper rate;
g) a freeze on fuel duty;
h) a two year freeze on the TV licence fee;
i) extra winter fuel payments.
Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to support people, businesses and the third sector to meet the challenges ahead.