Carmarthen West and South Pembrokshire MP Nick Ainger met one of his constituents last Friday to see how they were coping in the winter weather amid fears that energy prices could increase later this year. The MP's visit was part of the Warm Homes Campaign, the annual winter campaign organised by energy efficiency charity National Energy Action (NEA) and sponsored by leading green support services sector company eaga, who manage the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme (HEES) on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government. The campaign aims to cut the number of excess winter deaths and reduce cold-related illnesses by raising awareness of the help available to people who cannot afford to heat their homes in winter. Nick Ainger is one of roughly 50 Welsh Assembly Members and MPs in England and Wales supporting the Warm Homes Campaign by visiting constituents to learn first-hand how energy efficiency measures can provide affordable warmth this winter. Arthur Jenks, of Penally, heard about the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme and contacted scheme manager, eaga, for advice. Mr. Jenks received loft insulation and gas central heating through the scheme. Now the whole house is a much warmer and more comfortable place to be and Mr. Jenks's fuel bills have benefited too. Nick Ainger, MP for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokshire, said: "I am particularly pleased to be supporting the Warm Homes Campaign. Fuel poverty is a serious issue. It is vital to help people make their homes more energy efficient. A more energy efficient house is good news for your fuel bill. In this day and age, no one should have to spend the winter without affordable heat for their home. I want to see an end to fuel poverty in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokshire and across the rest of the UK."