COLD WEATHER PAYMENTS

Early day motion 2117, tabled 20 October 2009 by Harry Cohen (Labour). Signed by 40 members.

That this House pays tribute to the Government for last year increasing cold weather payments from £8.50 to £25; considers that this was essential additional help with fuel bills during periods of very cold weather for eligible pensioners, disabled people and families on low incomes; but notes that this increase only applied to 2008-09; and calls for the £25 level to be continued for the 2009-10 winter and subsequently made more permanent.

Signatures by party: Labour 29, DUP 5, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.