Proceeding contribution from David Heath (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Friday, 20 March 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Fuel Poverty Bill.
Fuel Poverty Bill
That is an interesting discussion that I will be happy to have in Committee. I do not want to resile from the objective, because it is very important. The Labour party manifesto did not put any conditions on the promise: it was a clear goal, and that is what I hope to achieve. But the Bill would provide sufficient flexibility within the strategy for the Government to adjust to circumstances and apply resources as appropriate. We have to decide whether we are serious about dealing with climate change and ending fuel poverty. We cannot say, "But it might get a bit difficult." It is a priority. People are dying every year, so I make no apology for making it a priority.
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- Proceeding contribution
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- 489 c1146
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- 2008-09
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Cold weather payments Costs Conservation Housing Energy Fuel poverty Insulation Fuels Warm front scheme Low incomes Meters Prices Private rented housing Standards Rural areas EAGA Social tariffs
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- Fuel Poverty Bill 2008-09
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