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Fuel Poverty Q&A with Drew Hendry MP 2pm today. Share your experiences!

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  • Drew, do you think there would be merit in some form of legislation on meters in rented properties?(I am thinking primarily of private rents). In the past I had experience of a landlord having 3 separate meters that I needed to feed - kitchen, bathroom and bed/sitting room. Even though I was working I was struggling to keep all 3 meters topped up...I ended up with bronchitis and a referral by the GP for a stay in hospital. She directly linked my illness to the poor heating in my flat.
  • Gigervamp
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    It annoys me that those of us who have to use oil for heating are always forgotten in government initiatives.

    We're paying £135 a month for heating oil, for a small 3 bedroomed semi detatched cottage.
  • Consumerist
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    I think regional pricing is a major concern because the energy industry prices according to cost whereas consumers would perceive pricing as fairer according to, say, regional average temperatures.
    >:)Warning: In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
  • Gigervamp wrote: »
    It annoys me that those of us who have to use oil for heating are always forgotten in government initiatives.

    We're paying £135 a month for heating oil, for a small 3 bedroomed semi detatched cottage.

    Hi Gigervamp, just in case you haven't seen it we have a Cheap Heating Oil guide.
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    Thanks to All at MSE for inviting me on today and to all of those who either posted or viewed the discussion. I enjoyed doing this.


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  • Thanks to everyone that's posted and to Drew for taking part.

    Keep them questions and stories coming though - Drew will be checking back for new stories and experiences before tomorrow's debate.
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  • DrewHendryMP
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    Drew, do you think there would be merit in some form of legislation on meters in rented properties?(I am thinking primarily of private rents). In the past I had experience of a landlord having 3 separate meters that I needed to feed - kitchen, bathroom and bed/sitting room. Even though I was working I was struggling to keep all 3 meters topped up...I ended up with bronchitis and a referral by the GP for a stay in hospital. She directly linked my illness to the poor heating in my flat.
    That sounds terrible Prinzesslein, I hope you are better now. I, personally have never heard of such a situation but I will look into the issue
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  • DrewHendryMP
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    Gigervamp wrote: »
    It annoys me that those of us who have to use oil for heating are always forgotten in government initiatives.

    We're paying £135 a month for heating oil, for a small 3 bedroomed semi detatched cottage.
    A good point Gigervamp, an issue in the Highlands where not only oil but LPG can be the forgotten fuels. I intend to raise this during the debate, so thanks for that
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    I think regional pricing is a major concern because the energy industry prices according to cost whereas consumers would perceive pricing as fairer according to, say, regional average temperatures.
    Agreed Consumerist, a new, fairer system needs to be introduced, I mentioned earlier the 2-6 p per unit differential in the Highlands and Islands, the geography and climatic conditions need to be part of the answer.
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