BRITISH GAS ENERGY TRUST

Early day motion 654, tabled 3 February 2005 by Alan Keen (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 54 members.

That this House welcomes the launch of the independently administered ú10 million British Gas Energy Trust set up to provide grants and a Money Advice Service to customers in financial hardship; notes that in cases of extreme hardship grants will be available for other utility bills such as water; recognises the important contribution of such initiatives in times of rising energy prices in reducing gas or electricity debt, helping people to make a fresh start and manage their finances; further acknowledges the work the Government is doing to tackle debt; and calls upon the Government to maintain this approach.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 13, Labour/Co-operative 6, Conservative 2.