Andrew Stunell MP, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Bredbury, Compstall, Great Moor, Hawk Green, Hazel Grove, Heaviley, High Lane, Marple, Marple Bridge, Mellor, Offerton, Romiley, Rose Hill, Strines & Woodley since 1997 Andrew Stunell MP

Stunell's Greener and Safer Homes Bill takes Action

12.00.00am UTC (GMT +0000) Tue 14th Sep 2004

Local MP Andrew Stunell struck a blow in the fight against climate change when his Greener and Safer Homes Bill became an Act of Parliament today.

His Success follows 9 months of debate since he introduced his Bill back in January.

Andrew Stunell said:

"My new Act hands the Government the tools to create greener safer homes that are energy efficient, cheaper to run and resistant to burglary. If the Government accept the challenge, it could be a big step forward in Britain's battle to fight climate change."

Household energy use accounts for 27% of carbon dioxide emissions. The energy use of all buildings is responsible for 54% of CO2 emissions.

"Most people don't realise how polluting their homes are. And the problem of high fuel bills and winter deaths is particularly severe in the UK. In fact fuel poverty deaths are unique to the UK.

"My Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act could make these needless tragedies a thing of the past and it is another weapon in the fight against climate change."

ENDS

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