Fairness and Inequality

Part of Opposition Day — [20th Allotted Day] – in the House of Commons at 12:56 pm on 11 February 2014.

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Photo of Charles Hendry Charles Hendry Conservative, Wealden 12:56, 11 February 2014

The hon. Gentleman mentioned fuel poverty. Does he agree that it is much worse in areas that are off the gas grid? That particularly affects Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as rural parts of England. Does he also agree that we need a comprehensive strategy to extend the gas grid so that more people can benefit from heating their homes with gas?