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I have had many discussions on testing with UK Government representatives over the past few days, and we all agree that, in time—at least, I think that it should happen in time—we should move to a more targeted system of testing.
We know that our members are three and a half times more likely to have problem debt and four times more likely to be in arrears with their gas and electricity.
Motion moved, That, under Rule 11.2.4, Decision Time be brought forward to 4.38 pm.—George Adam Motion agreed to.Decision Time Decision Time There are two questions to be put as a result of today’s business.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
10 February 2026
We bang on about our capital limitations to the UK Government all the time, but, in the absence of any movement on that, the only way to increase our resources is through revenue finance and by getting the best deals that we can.
I wrote to the UK Government in February 2025 seeking a resolution through changes to the relevant UK primary legislation, however this was not agreed.