Proceeding contribution from Andrew Dismore (Labour) in the House of Commons on Friday, 20 March 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Fuel Poverty Bill.
Fuel Poverty Bill
The answer to my hon. Friend's question is that, if the Government were not fulfilling their duty under the Bill, they would be taken to court. That has been attempted before, but under the Bill, it could be done successfully. If, for whatever reason, they were still unable to comply with the provisions, I suppose that, ultimately, the Secretary of State could be found guilty of contempt of court and locked up.
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- 489 c1165
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- 2008-09
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- 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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