ENERGY COST SUPPORT FOR THOSE ON DISABILITY BENEFITS

Early day motion 206, tabled 21 November 2006 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 38 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 17, Liberal Democrat 14, DUP 3, Conservative 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.