That this House is deeply concerned that fuel poverty now affects 320,000 Welsh households, 90,000 more than last year; is shocked that the number of excess winter deaths in Wales rose by 67 per cent. between 2007-08 and 2008-09; notes that the target to eradicate fuel poverty amongst vulnerable groups will be missed; believes that the target to eradicate fuel poverty in Wales by 2018 will be missed unless efforts are substantially improved; fully supports the Fuel Poverty Charter for Wales; and calls on the Assembly and Westminster Government to implement the Charter's proposals in full so that Wales can be set on the path to eradicate fuel poverty once and for all.

That this House is deeply concerned that fuel poverty now affects 320,000 Welsh households, 90,000 more than last year; is shocked that the number of excess winter deaths in Wales rose by 67 per cent. between 2007-08 and 2008-09; notes that the target to eradicate fuel poverty amongst vulnerable groups...

That this House notes that it is a year since the change to the BBC weather bulletin which, despite the self-congratulations of BBC executives, still fails to compare for weather information with the previous forecast despite a reported outlay of around a million pounds; further notes that despite an improvement in the tilt of the map, it is still not equally representative of the UK land mass area, and is particularly deficient in wind information, particularly speed, direction and crucial isobar information; and further notes that many people who once used the BBC as the touchstone of weather information now have to use other sources outwith the funding of the licence fee.

That this House notes that it is a year since the change to the BBC weather bulletin which, despite the self-congratulations of BBC executives, still fails to compare for weather information with the previous forecast despite a reported outlay of around a million pounds; further notes that despite an improvement...

That this House notes with concern the immoral increases in energy, and in particular gas, prices recently announced; believes that such substantial price rises are indefensible; notes Age Concern's estimate that 150,000 pensioners died from cold-related illnesses during the last five winters, and that more than 20,000 pensioners could die this winter; further notes that due to the rising cost of energy, notwithstanding agreements against disconnection and the Government's winter fuel allowance scheme, many pensioners and other vulnerable groups will be fearful of adequately heating their homes; believes that it is completely immoral that in an energy-producing nation such a situation should be allowed to develop; and calls upon the Government to look again at both the adequacy of the existing schemes and the actions of the energy companies.

That this House notes with concern the immoral increases in energy, and in particular gas, prices recently announced; believes that such substantial price rises are indefensible; notes Age Concern's estimate that 150,000 pensioners died from cold-related illnesses during the last five winters, and that more than 20,000 pensioners could die...

That this House notes with concern recent figures published by the Office for National Statistics showing that the number of excess winter deaths in England and Wales are at their highest for five years; expresses great concern that deaths amongst older people have increased by 35 per cent. in just one year; further notes that excess winter deaths dropped in Scotland in the same period; further notes new research from the British Gas Help the Aged Partnership which shows that 1.5 million older households live without proper heating and insulation and that one in three households containing someone over 85 years live in homes that are sub-standard in terms of their thermal efficiency; expresses further concern about the risk of cold-related illness and mortality amongst older people this winter; welcomes the positive contribution that both the Government's Warm Front and energy supplier energy efficiency schemes have made to help meet Government targets to eradicate fuel poverty amongst vulnerable groups by 2010 and amongst all groups by 2016; and calls on the Government to increase investment in measures to reduce fuel poverty at this important time and to end means-testing of its Warm Front scheme so that all older households are supplied with central heating and insulation.

That this House notes with concern recent figures published by the Office for National Statistics showing that the number of excess winter deaths in England and Wales are at their highest for five years; expresses great concern that deaths amongst older people have increased by 35 per cent. in just...

That this House notes with concern Age Concern's estimate that 150,000 pensioners died from cold-related illnesses during the last five winters, that the Meterological Office has predicted that the winter of 2005-06 will be exceptionally severe and that Age Concern has stated that more than 20,000 pensioners could die this winter; further notes that the cost of energy has risen substantially over the past year; is concerned that, notwithstanding agreements against disconnection and the Government's winter fuel allowance scheme, many pensioners will be fearful of adequately heating their homes over the coming winter; and calls upon the Government to look again at the adequacy of the existing schemes, given the substantial increases in fuel prices.

That this House notes with concern Age Concern's estimate that 150,000 pensioners died from cold-related illnesses during the last five winters, that the Meterological Office has predicted that the winter of 2005-06 will be exceptionally severe and that Age Concern has stated that more than 20,000 pensioners could die this...

That this House notes that the UK has less available water per person than any other major European country, that water is already a scarce resource in some parts of the UK, that per capita consumption in the UK is rising and that a second dry winter this year will cause almost certain drought in some parts of the UK next summer; further notes that climate change and planned growth areas will add to pressure on the water supply network; welcomes Waterwise, a new body working to reduce per capita consumption, and to build an evidence base and economic case for water efficiency in the UK, funded by the water industry but with an independent board which is holding its launch in this House on 2nd November and which represents the Government's fulfilment of its 2005 manifesto commitment to work with the water industry and others to promote water efficiency and help vulnerable customers to establish a water savings body; and congratulates the Government on bringing together the key players in the water sector in its new Water Saving Group, to progress water efficiency through joint action on an unprecedented scale.

That this House notes that the UK has less available water per person than any other major European country, that water is already a scarce resource in some parts of the UK, that per capita consumption in the UK is rising and that a second dry winter this year will...

That this House notes reports from Ofgem on the potential tightness of gas supply in the event of a one in twenty cold winter and reports from the Meteorological Office indicating that a one in forty cold winter may happen; further notes that energy prices have risen considerably due to supply constraints and that in years to come supply constraints are likely to be tighter; further notes that merely constraining demand through price mechanisms will over time lead to continuing increases; and calls on the Government to consider mechanisms to reduce demand, both on a national and global basis, in the interests of reducing carbon emissions and protecting consumers against excessive pricing.

That this House notes reports from Ofgem on the potential tightness of gas supply in the event of a one in twenty cold winter and reports from the Meteorological Office indicating that a one in forty cold winter may happen; further notes that energy prices have risen considerably due to...

That this House notes the findings of the research by the Environment Agency which shows that around five million people, in two million properties, live in flood risk areas in England and Wales; notes how the risk of both inland and coastal flooding in these areas will increase as a result of increases in the frequency of extreme weather events and sea levels rising due to climate change; highlights how the autumn of 2000 saw the most extensive floods in England and Wales for over 50 years, with approximately 10,000 properties flooded and the cost of damage around one billion pounds; and calls on the Government to take a more strategic and holisitic approach to water management and supply by strengthening existing legislation concerning developments on flood plains and promoting small soft solutions, such as ensuring that all new developments incorporate sustainable urban drainage.

That this House notes the findings of the research by the Environment Agency which shows that around five million people, in two million properties, live in flood risk areas in England and Wales; notes how the risk of both inland and coastal flooding in these areas will increase as a...

That this House congratulates the BBC on its 80th anniversary of providing regular weather forecasts by radio initially and later by television; and looks forward to the continued provision of both informative and accurate weather forecasts in the years to come.

That this House congratulates the BBC on its 80th anniversary of providing regular weather forecasts by radio initially and later by television; and looks forward to the continued provision of both informative and accurate weather forecasts in the years to come.

That this House congratulates the Newcastle Journal for its Cold Comfort Campaign initiative in trying to cut the number of cold related winter deaths among the elderly by publicising their rights to benefits and home insulation opportunities and supporting the Campaign for Warm Homes Bill.

That this House congratulates the Newcastle Journal for its Cold Comfort Campaign initiative in trying to cut the number of cold related winter deaths among the elderly by publicising their rights to benefits and home insulation opportunities and supporting the Campaign for Warm Homes Bill.

That this House believes that as the millennium approaches it is unacceptable that some 8,000,000 households live in cold homes, that up to 50,000 people die every winter from cold-related illnesses, that around ??1 billion of NHS money is required every year to treat cold-related illnesses and that the current crisis in the NHS may be repeated every winter as a result; acknowledges that the Government has announced its wish to end fuel poverty; and therefore declares its support for the Fuel Poverty and Energy Conservation Bill introduced by the honourable Member for Dundee East, which will require local authorities, as part of their reports under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995, to draw up strategies to combat fuel poverty, and then to ensure action by appointing a designated officer.

That this House believes that as the millennium approaches it is unacceptable that some 8,000,000 households live in cold homes, that up to 50,000 people die every winter from cold-related illnesses, that around ??1 billion of NHS money is required every year to treat cold-related illnesses and that the current...

That this House notes that preventable deaths from cold-related illnesses are a uniquely British scourge; considers that prompt action to include wind chill in the calculation of cold weather payments would be an excellent way for the government to show its commitment to the well-being of Britain's poorest pensioners; notes that the Government's own research concludes that it is perfectly possible to include wind chill; further notes that the Government's report concludes that if wind chill had been included over the last three years, an average additional expenditure of just ??8 million per annum would have been incurred; considers that this is a small price to pay to honour commitments made to those pensioners and others in receipt of income support who are eligible for cold weather payments; and calls upon the Government to reconsider its decision not to include wind chill in the calculation of cold weather payments.

That this House notes that preventable deaths from cold-related illnesses are a uniquely British scourge; considers that prompt action to include wind chill in the calculation of cold weather payments would be an excellent way for the government to show its commitment to the well-being of Britain's poorest pensioners; notes...

That this House notes with dismay that the United Kingdom has a higher death toll from cold-related illnesses than any other nation and that a major factor is poorly insulated houses; and therefore calls for a reduction in VAT on insulation and energy efficiency equipment and a massive increase in the programme for upgrading the energy efficiency of homes occupied by those on low incomes.

That this House notes with dismay that the United Kingdom has a higher death toll from cold-related illnesses than any other nation and that a major factor is poorly insulated houses; and therefore calls for a reduction in VAT on insulation and energy efficiency equipment and a massive increase in...

That this House congratulates Help The Aged for their media campaign highlighting the plight of the elderly suffering from fuel poverty; notes that there will be about 21,000 unnecessary deaths this winter from cold-related illnesses in Britain; regards those deaths as far more shocking than any advertisements; and calls on public agencies and local government to work with voluntary organisations to minimise the death toll.

That this House congratulates Help The Aged for their media campaign highlighting the plight of the elderly suffering from fuel poverty; notes that there will be about 21,000 unnecessary deaths this winter from cold-related illnesses in Britain; regards those deaths as far more shocking than any advertisements; and calls on...

That this House notes with dismay that the United Kingdom has a higher death toll from cold-related illnesses than any other nation, and that a major factor is poorly insulated houses; and therefore calls for a reduction in VAT on insulation and energy efficiency equipment and a massive increase in the programme for upgrading the energy efficiency of homes occupied by those on low incomes.

That this House notes with dismay that the United Kingdom has a higher death toll from cold-related illnesses than any other nation, and that a major factor is poorly insulated houses; and therefore calls for a reduction in VAT on insulation and energy efficiency equipment and a massive increase in...