ENERGY PRICES AND FUEL POVERTY

Early day motion 39, tabled 15 November 2006 by Linda Riordan (Labour). Signed by 53 members.

That this House is concerned that the recent large rise in energy prices will force many people into fuel poverty; and calls on the Government to introduce legislation to set up a statutory scheme involving energy companies and relevant charities to put in place energy audits and fuel payments for those most in need.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 10, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Scottish National Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.