Press Release
Age concern's response to Labour Conference vote on windfall energy tax
24 September 2008
Gordon Lishman, Director General of Age Concern, said:
“This vote clearly shows the strength of feeling on this issue. Much more action needs to be taken by the Government to help those struggling to afford rapidly rising energy bills. The Government must recognise that its recent raft of measures are woefully inadequate to the needs of the poorest households and that more investment is needed by both it and energy firms to tackle fuel poverty.
“Energy efficiency measures alone will not solve the fuel poverty crisis and will be little comfort to millions of pensioners facing a bleak winter in fuel poverty. A new fuel poverty strategy and wider pricing reforms are desperately needed to prevent poorer households paying higher rates for their energy. The Government should also reconsider giving extra financial help to the poorest households this winter.”
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