COMBATING COLD - RELATED ILLNESS

Early day motion 1736, tabled 4 November 1998 by Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 47 members.

That this House notes with dismay that the United Kingdom has a higher death toll from cold-related illnesses than any other nation, and that a major factor is poorly insulated houses; and therefore calls for a reduction in VAT on insulation and energy efficiency equipment and a massive increase in the programme for upgrading the energy efficiency of homes occupied by those on low incomes.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 27, Labour 15, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.