Andrew Hounsfield, Hounsfield Boilers managing director, led the MP around the Hounsfield factory and introduced him to the new Tuscan oil-fired boilers.

Dr Poulter said: “Hounsfield Boilers are a great example of British manufacturing at its best. They've created a revolutionary design and build boilers to last, which is ideal for helping us all reduce our carbon footprint.”

Hounsfield Boilers are designed to be long lasting and are built with energy efficiency in mind.

Mr Hounsfield described why he decided to invent the Hounsfield Boiler, saying: “I had worked for some of the biggest UK boiler companies, but I had become frustrated - manufacturers had become too price focused, which had driven down the quality of the boilers on offer.

“I decided to put the customer first and invent a boiler which would minimise the lifetime running costs for the homeowner and create a practical design that's easy to install and service for the installer.”