Waveney MP Peter Aldous is backing National Energy Action’s Warm Homes Campaign 2010 and is stressing that a national energy efficiency drive is vital in combating rising levels of fuel poverty.

This comes after recent Government statistics revealed that the numbers of households in fuel poverty is continuing to escalate, with NEA estimating that the figure in England and Wales has reached over 4.1 million.

Peter Aldous Member of Parliament for Waveney, said:

“The Warm Homes Campaign highlights that there are still millions of people who are simply struggling to keep their homes warm and protect their families from the ill effects of the cold. I have had a number of emails and letters from constituents reliant on oil for their heating who have experienced huge price rises in recent months. I will be writing to the companies for an explanation of these rises as well as to the industry regulator and Minister to express my concern.

“I urge everyone to contact the Home Heat Helpline on 0800 33 66 99 to get help and advice on staying warm in their home this winter without the fear of fuel debt and ill health.”