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06 July 2022
Lead MP
Margaret Greenwood
Wirral West
Lab
Responding Minister
Not recorded
Tags
EnergyLocal Government
Word Count: 621
Other Contributors: 0
At a Glance
Margaret Greenwood raised concerns about unknown in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.
Key Requests to Government:
Greenwood asks the Government to commit to insulating 90 million homes within a decade and provide additional funding for local areas like the Liverpool city region. She also inquires about increasing apprenticeships for skills needed for retrofitting old homes and building new eco-friendly homes, and highlights an architect's ultra low energy net zero carbon home design as an inspiration for government action.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Margaret Greenwood is concerned about the impact of rising energy costs on low-income households this winter. She notes that the UK has the least energy-efficient housing in Europe and cites a figure from Citizens Advice that effectively insulated homes can help to reduce soaring energy bills by ensuring better retention of heat. The Liverpool city region, under metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, has invested nearly £60 million to retrofit more than 5,500 homes, targeting funding at the most disadvantaged households.
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