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Written question asked by Charles Hendry (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 February 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 February 2007. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 February 2007 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Heating: Conservation

Question
(4) what assessment his Department has made of the long term low carbon sustainability of electric heating compared to other sources; and if he will make a statement;
Answer

Electric heating is one of the more expensive heating fuels. This has an impact on fuel poverty, with the recent increases in electricity prices contributing to increase in fuel poverty. Current fuel poverty policies do not replace functioning electric central heating, so this has not been mentioned in the response.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
457 c781W;457 c765W; 121653
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Conservation Electricity Heating
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk07022231002581