LIBERAL Democrats in Spennymoor are delighted that one of our party’s MPs, David Heath, is bringing forward a Parliamentary Bill aimed at ending fuel poverty.
The Fuel Poverty Bill will bring in two measures: a major energy efficiency programme to bring existing homes up to the current energy efficiency levels enjoyed by modern homes; and social tariffs to limit vulnerable households’ exposure to highenergy bills.
These proposals will be great for the environment while also making a real difference to pensioners and others struggling to pay their energy bills. It will make a real difference to the estimated five million households faced with the terrible choice between heating and eating this winter.
The Bill will also provide a much-needed boost to the local construction industry struggling in the recession.
These proposals deserve the support of politicians from all parties. I hope MPs from other parties will give the Bill their support when it is debated in the House of Commons.
Councillor Ben Ord, Chairman, Spennymoor Liberal Democrats, Co Durham.
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