Motion · S2M-02031 · 18 Nov 2004
Winter Cold-Related Deaths
The motion
That the Parliament finds totally unacceptable the figure of 2,900 winter cold-related deaths in 2003, which is an increase of 400 on the 2002 figure; believes that the Scottish Executive’s free central heating programme should be expanded and its delivery improved to meet the needs of many who are still living in fuel poverty; recommends that more work is done with the energy companies to encourage them to lower their charges and to ensure they do not disconnect vulnerable, elderly customers, and therefore calls on the Executive to pledge to guarantee that there will be a significant reduction in cold-related deaths in 2004 and no such deaths in 2005.
Supporters (14)
- Brian Adam 19 Nov 2004
- Mrs Margaret Ewing 19 Nov 2004
- Christine Grahame 19 Nov 2004
- Carolyn Leckie 19 Nov 2004
- Campbell Martin 19 Nov 2004
- Sandra White 19 Nov 2004
- Alex Neil 22 Nov 2004
- Tommy Sheridan 22 Nov 2004
- Roseanna Cunningham 23 Nov 2004
- Frances Curran 23 Nov 2004
- Donald Gorrie 23 Nov 2004
- Adam Ingram 23 Nov 2004
- Andrew Welsh 23 Nov 2004
- Rosie Kane 8 Dec 2004
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.