Yet another stealth tax from a government too frightened of the Big Six energy cartel to break it up. Who needs OPEC, when we have a domestic version which is just as bad?

Paul, Coventry,

Treat the electorate to some degree of intelligence and accept the fact that this latest measure is another one of browns sleight of hand illusions.
It is obvious that the energy companies are having a field day and our so called government is unwillingto do anything about it.

mike, London, uk

Deregulation has not worked. Competition in the market place has given us the energy prices we have today while the energy companies all make obscene profits. Perhaps we should make an example of one of them. All we need is a Virgin energy company to do the watchdog's job.

Lynda, Glasgow, UK

Saying it's unfair to blame the energy companies is like saying the Taliban are quite naughty! The energy companies, like all ex-public utilities have a license to rob the consumer and pay it to their senior management and shareholders, Business needs ethical and competant management not leeches.

Gray, Oxford, Oxon

Don't forget, El Gordo and MP's from all parties do not care how much we pay for gas and electric. They get us to pay for it through their allowances.

David Kinsley, Derby, UK

Every Christmas I say to my mother "Don't spend your Fuel Allowance on gifts"

Reply: "Well I'm not spending my own money, it's extra I get in the bank at Christmas with my pension - so stop telling me what to do with it"

Seriously, I believe it's "given" to be put back into the economy!

Darren Ward, Manchester, UK

It is unfair to blame the energy companies because they made a big profit. That blame goes to speculators. And don't think having a windfall tax balances up the costs. These companies have to invest heavily to obtain future sources of energy.

Richard, Plymouth,

Gordon, why stop at fuel? surely they need some warm clothing and maybe some food too? that way they can continue to spend their state handouts on what they prefer rather than these inconvenient necessities of life that ordinary people somehow have to afford.

D.Cameron, Notting Hill, UK

So the government is using money from a scheme to prevent global warming for a scheme to stop us freezing.

Many many houses CANNOT be insulated any better -- they have solid walls.

This is just another Brown scam. the whole Brown paradigm is shot to pieces.

TrevorsDen, OXON, UK

Guess what Gordon you've got it wrong again.
The energy companies will just pass on the £910 million to people like me - ordinary working people who work and have to pay all my bills in full, not to mention all the taxes!
Nice one.
This is another vote you will not be able to count on !!

Martin Briggs, Heversham, England

Soak the energy suppliers then expect them to invest in renewables and nuclear. Guess who pays again!

Howard, Chester,

Where-else do energy companies get their money from but the consumer. If Gordon really believes the cost of this package, supposedly being funded by the energy companies, won't ultimately be paid for by further price rises to the consumer then he is seriously delusional & shd get medical treatment.

Donna Walker, Effingham, England

Translation: "Money does not grow on trees"

Unless of course you are a politician, in which case money magically appears for you to hand back to the people you took it from in the first place.

Damian, LONDON, UK

Well,well,well. After all the political waffle and the energy suppliers guff, it is,as anticipated going to be the captive customers who are going to foot the bill. Is anyone surprised?I doubt it!

Mike O Connor, Plymouth,

Since when is it "news" when Government duplicity dumps new and hidden taxes on the people?

Bob Evans, Anaheim, California

"below zero for seven consecutive days"

Another con. You don't need it to drop below zero to freeze. Furthermore, how likely will it be for seven days. BROWN still up to conning everyone.

A vast majority will not be able claim under these criterias even in the long term. In words there is 0

Asw, Hong Kong,

The North Wales Energy Advice Centre inform me that Home Insulation Grants are not available for houses which do not have a full loft.
Thus homes with rooms in the roofspace and with flat roofed dormers are ineligible for Grant Aid.
I urge all affected to write to DEFRA and their MP.

Alan Hargreaves, Holywell, UK