NON-MAINS GAS AND OIL

Early day motion 1327, tabled 24 January 2011 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 17 members.

That this House recognises that many people living in rural areas like Cumbria rely on non-mains gas and oil for their household energy needs; notes with concern that these sources are not currently monitored by the energy regulator Ofgem and therefore charges are often higher, with service standards beyond the reach of regulation; and calls on the Government to bring these sources of home energy under the regulation of Ofgem to prevent unfair rises in the cost of energy for people living in rural areas.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 6, Labour 5, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.