Just thought you might like a bit of an update on the petition.
There is now a website to promote the idea and it is not only getting a lot of industry support, but support from environmentalists as well.
http://reheatbritain.org.uk/index
'Heating & Plumbing Monthly' magazine are currently conducting a 'State of the Trade' survey to arrive at the average hourly rate etc. You can take part online here:
http://www.williams.uk.com/stateoftradesurvey/2009/tradesurvey09.html
Last year's survey returned a median hourly rate of...