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Peter Black and South Wales West Liberal DemocratsRepresenting Aberavon, Bridgend, Gower, Neath, Ogmore, Port Talbot, and Swansea |
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Local AM backs Campaign to end Fuel Poverty in Wales
February 11, 2010 12:00 AM
Peter Black signing the fuel poverty charter at Welsh Liberal Democrat Conference in Swansea
South Wales West Assembly Member, Peter Black has added his support to a new campaign to eradicate fuel poverty in Wales.
People are considered to be fuel poor, if they spend more than 10% of their income - a situation that affects one in four households in Wales.
Peter Black said: "I'm backing the fuel poverty charter, because it's a major concern that so many people in Wales are spending so much of their money on heating their homes.
"I know from talking to constituents the devastating effect a cold home can have on a person's health and quality of life. I want to work with the organisations that have come together to produce this charter so that together we can wipe out fuel poverty in Wales."
The Charter calls for:
1. A detailed action plan setting out how and when fuel poverty will be eradicated in Wales;
2. Support for all fuel poor households to stay warm - until fuel poverty is eradicated;
3. A coordinated and united approach across the statutory sector (at UK and Wales level) that involves partners from the private, voluntary and community sectors in Wales.
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Notes: Attached photo shows Peter Black signing the charter from the Fuel Poverty Coalition.
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