As Watford shivers under another heavy snowfall local MP, Claire Ward, has urged people to consider taking advantage of  the Government's boiler scrappage scheme to get a new boiler during the cold snap.
 
It is thought that the scheme will sustain work for the heating industry during the recession, save families around £200 per year on fuel bills, as well as helping the environment.
 
Up to 125,000 households in England with working “G-rated” boilers can apply for a voucher which will entitle them to £400 off the price of a new, modern “A rated” boiler or a renewable heating system, like a biomass boiler or a heat pump. The Government’s action has already triggered some companies to complement, and in some cases match, the offer and it is expected others will follow suit- similar to the successful car scrappage scheme launched last year. 
 
Ms Ward said: "You only need to look at the weather we have had this week to see why having a good boiler is so important.
 
"Labour in Government is making sure that people in can afford to get a new boiler now, to replace their old boilers that are bad for the environment and cost households more in energy bills.
 
"With Labour's boiler scrappage scheme, households could get help to save around £200 per year on their bills.
 
"I am urging everyone in my constituency who has an older heating system to consider using this Labour Government scheme to upgrade their boiler and lower their bills."