GAS SUPPLIES AND PRICING

Early day motion 826, tabled 21 October 2005 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 29 members.

That this House notes reports from Ofgem on the potential tightness of gas supply in the event of a one in twenty cold winter and reports from the Meteorological Office indicating that a one in forty cold winter may happen; further notes that energy prices have risen considerably due to supply constraints and that in years to come supply constraints are likely to be tighter; further notes that merely constraining demand through price mechanisms will over time lead to continuing increases; and calls on the Government to consider mechanisms to reduce demand, both on a national and global basis, in the interests of reducing carbon emissions and protecting consumers against excessive pricing.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Scottish National Party 4, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.