Motion · S3M-05705 · 9 Feb 2010
Freeze out Fuel Poverty for Cancer Patients
The motion
That the Parliament notes that cancer patients can pay higher fuel bills because they spend long periods at home during recovery and the effects of the illness and treatment can mean that they face higher bills because they feel the cold more and need to use more heating; is concerned, however, that this comes at a time when, for many patients, their income has fallen dramatically; understands that the Scottish Government’s Energy Assistance Package does not include cancer patients as a vulnerable group that can benefit, and believes that a diagnosis of cancer should be a key point at which patients are referred to sources of help such as the Energy Assistance Package and that cancer patients should have the same rights and support as other vulnerable people.
Supporters (27)
- Sarah Boyack 10 Feb 2010
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 11 Feb 2010
- Bill Butler 11 Feb 2010
- Patricia Ferguson 11 Feb 2010
- Trish Godman 11 Feb 2010
- Robin Harper 11 Feb 2010
- Cathy Jamieson 11 Feb 2010
- Marilyn Livingstone 11 Feb 2010
- Mr Frank McAveety 11 Feb 2010
- Dr Richard Simpson 11 Feb 2010
- David Whitton 11 Feb 2010
- Cathie Craigie 12 Feb 2010
- Margaret Curran 12 Feb 2010
- Helen Eadie 12 Feb 2010
- Karen Gillon 12 Feb 2010
- Marlyn Glen 12 Feb 2010
- James Kelly 12 Feb 2010
- Michael McMahon 12 Feb 2010
- John Park 12 Feb 2010
- Elaine Smith 12 Feb 2010
- Duncan McNeil 16 Feb 2010
- Elaine Murray 17 Feb 2010
- Karen Whitefield 17 Feb 2010
- Rhona Brankin 19 Feb 2010
- Rhoda Grant 26 Feb 2010
- Jack McConnell 26 Feb 2010
- Irene Oldfather 1 Mar 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.