Written questions

Cost of Living

Commons · Question 75594 · Tabled 8 Sep 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 11 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her fiscal policies of trends in the cost of (a) groceries and (b) other household bills.

Answer

Answered by Lucy Rigby, 11 Sep 2025

The Government understands that increased costs in essential areas such as groceries and household bills are causing hardship for many families. The best way to help with the cost of living is by reducing overall inflation. The Chancellor has asked depart...