Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Social Justice – in the Senedd at 1:34 pm on 1 March 2023.
Well, I find this an extraordinary question, I have to say, Natasha—an extraordinary question—when we have our national health service, which we are proud of, born in Wales, free at the point of access, and delivering day in, day out care and treatment to thousands of people across Wales, including your constituents. Yes, I'm concerned with people who are falling into debt, and falling into debt because of the UK Government's policies, I would have to say. And will you join me, Natasha Asghar, and your colleagues here, in calling for the UK Government not to increase the energy price guarantee from £2,500 to £3,000 in April, and to ensure that vulnerable householders are protected from disconnection, as happens in the water industry? This is something that your Government can do, and then, of course, it would help people, for whatever reason that they may be falling into debt.