ENERGY COST SUPPORT FOR THOSE ON DISABILITY BENEFITS

Early day motion 2671, tabled 9 October 2006 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 49 members.

That this House notes the massive increases in energy prices in recent times; recognises that people prevented through disability from working get no specific support for energy costs unlike senior citizens; and calls on the Government to review the issue of support for the energy costs of people who are prevented from working through disability.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 14, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.