BAN THE BULB CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 2656, tabled 25 July 2006 by Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 44 members.

That this House notes the problems caused by increasing energy demands, including rising energy costs, reduced energy security and climate change; recognises that improved energy efficiency is the cheapest way for the UK to reduce energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions; welcomes the Ban the Bulb campaign, which aims to increase the use of compact fluorescent light bulbs; and calls on the Government to help main-stream energy efficient lifestyles by granting energy saving goods and services the same 5 per cent. VAT rate as condoms, strengthening UK building regulations and making energy efficiency a key criteria in all Government procurement.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 18, Labour 17, Conservative 3, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.