REMOVAL OF VAT ON ENERGY

Early day motion 2476, tabled 11 November 2008 by Linda Riordan (Labour). Signed by 38 members.

That this House notes that the current financial crisis has led to the rising cost of people's utility bills such as gas and electricity; applauds the Government's recent action, introducing measures to help people this winter; commends the Warm Homes Scheme which helps ensure thousands of people can heat their homes this winter; further notes with worry that many people not included in this scheme could suffer fuel poverty as a result of rising bills; urges the Government to curb excessive price increases by private utility companies by removing the cost of VAT from energy bills; asks that the Government does so with immediate effect so that people can heat their homes this winter without worrying whether they can pay their bills; and further notes that this action would benefit thousands of people and will help keep them warm this winter.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, UKIP 1.