Motion text
That this house notes that Fuel Poverty Awareness Day is on 15 February and commends the work of the National Energy Action charity and Energy Action Scotland in working to end fuel poverty and promote Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; further notes that there is strong cross-party recognition on the need to adequately assist households in fuel poverty, statutory fuel poverty targets and minimum legal standards to improve conditions in the private rented sector; notes, with regret, that 15,000 people across the UK died as a result of cold homes last winter and millions more still live in fuel poverty; notes the findings of the Government’s Committee on Fuel Poverty that investment in housing stock could create sustainable jobs in every region, reduce social exclusion, achieve a successful industrial strategy, deliver major carbon emissions reductions, improve air quality, reduce pressures and health and social care costs, as well as providing real benefits to households who are badly struggling financially; and notes that now is a critical time to act with the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review and the UK Government revising the Fuel Poverty Strategy which will both take place this year.
Signatures (33)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
13 February 2019
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
14 February 2019
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
14 February 2019
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 February 2019
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 February 2019
Hayes, Helen
Labour
Signed on
14 February 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 February 2019
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 February 2019
Gaffney, Hugh
Labour
Signed on
20 February 2019
Farrelly, Paul
Labour
Signed on
20 February 2019
Hopkins, Kelvin
Independent
Signed on
25 February 2019
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
25 February 2019
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
26 February 2019
Rimmer, Ms Marie
Labour
Signed on
26 February 2019
George, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
28 February 2019
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on
28 February 2019
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
28 February 2019
Hendrick, Sir Mark
Labour
Signed on
4 March 2019
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 March 2019
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 March 2019
Western, Matt
Labour
Signed on
19 March 2019
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 March 2019
Rashid, Faisal
Labour
Signed on
20 March 2019
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 March 2019
Marsden, Gordon
Labour
Signed on
21 March 2019
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 March 2019
Cooper, Rosie
Labour
Signed on
25 March 2019
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
26 March 2019
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
28 March 2019
Crausby, Sir David
Labour
Signed on
29 March 2019
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 April 2019
Dent Coad, Emma
Labour
Signed on
2 April 2019
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 May 2019
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.