11. Plaid Cymru Debate: Cost of living

Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 21 September 2022.

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(Translated)

Amendment 1—Darren Millar

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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.