INCREASES IN FUEL PRICES

Early day motion 941, tabled 2 November 2005 by Lynne Jones (Labour). Signed by 40 members.

That this House notes the decision by British Gas to increase gas prices by 14 per cent.; further notes that other suppliers are increasing their prices and that this comes after previous increases; and calls on the Government to ensure that the basic state pension and all pensioner means-tested benefits are increased to compensate fully for the increases in fuel prices and to extend the winter fuel allowance to those who are severely disabled.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.