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Death of NHIC president Baroness
Diana Maddock
7th July 2020

The National Home Improvement Council has paid tribute to Baroness Diana Maddock, its president since 2015 and a strong advocate for energy-efficient homes, who died on June 26th, age 75.

Among many achievements in a long and distinguished career, while in the House of Commons, she drove through a private member’s Bill which became the Home Energy Conservation Act in 1995,  which placed a duty on councils to report to the government on the measures to improve home energy efficiency by 30% over a 10-15-year period.

She originally stood as Vice President for the Council since the mid 90’s working alongside then-President Lord Ezra of Horsham and during her time continued to champion initiatives to reduce fuel poverty and improve the nation's homes.

NHIC chief executive Anna Scothern, spoke of her as: ‘an inspiration, a role model and a friend. She said: “The work of the NHIC was enriched by Baroness Maddock, her contribution and enthusiasm, something I am sure will be built upon further as a fitting legacy to her memory and motivation to those who follow.

“We are all deeply saddened by this news, and our thoughts and sympathies are with her family at this time.
“I have been overwhelmed by the response from members, as they have reflected on their memories of Diana and the excellent works she did for the sector.

“Diana was a gracious and tenacious, both in her role as President of the NHIC and also as a public servant.”
She is survived by her two daughters along with husband and fellow peer Lord Beith, formerly MP for Berwick upon Tweed.

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