COMBATING COLD-RELATED ILLNESS

Early day motion 36, tabled 24 November 1998 by Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 97 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: Labour 46, Liberal Democrat 37, Labour/Co-operative 5, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 2, Conservative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, Unknown 1.