Rebecca Hunt urges Jonathan Shaw MP to support Fuel Poverty Bill
March 15, 2009 9:25 PM
Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson Rebecca Hunt has written to Jonathan Shaw MP to ask him to vote for the Fuel Poverty Bill on Friday 20th March.
The Fuel Poverty Bill provides a huge opportunity to help lift hundreds of the poorest constituents in Chatham & Aylesford out of fuel poverty. It would ensure that energy firms provide the lowest price deals (social tariffs) for vulnerable households until their homes are 'fuel poverty proofed'. It aims to 'fuel poverty proof' homes by making them as energy efficient as a home built today. This could reduce energy bills by up to 70% and improve the environment by reducing carbon emissions.
Rebecca has asked Jonathan Shaw MP to be in Parliament on Friday 20 March to vote for the bill, which will be introduced by Lib Dem MP David Heath.
Recent meagre energy price cuts have barely put a dent in fuel poverty levels, with at least 3.5 million households still struggling to afford to heat their homes in England. Many of the poorest older people, disabled people, and families are cutting back on their heating or other essentials as a result, which could put their health at risk.
If the Fuel Poverty Bill succeeds it could help lift millions of vulnerable households out of fuel poverty.
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