REGULATION OF OFF-MAINS HEATING FUELS

Early day motion 570, tabled 26 January 2009 by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 32 members.

That this House notes with concern that off-mains heating fuels, particularly oil and liquid petroleum gas, remain unregulated; believes this leaves consumers, particularly in rural areas, with no alternative heating option to using companies outside of the regulatory system; further notes that the Business and Enterprise Committee also recommended regulation and does not agree with the Government's assertion that market forces will naturally regulate the sector; and strongly urges the Government and industry to discuss ways in which off-mains heating fuels can be brought under the relevant regulator's remit as quickly as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 10, DUP 2, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.