§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what adjustment is made on allowances for fuel costs to recipients of National Assistance when an area is scheduled as a clean air zone.
§ Mrs. ThatcherThere is no automatic adjustment in allowances, as the Board has been told that the use of smokeless fuel is not necessarily more expensive. The Board does, however, treat exceptional cases on their merits. About 500,000 assistance allowances now being paid include special additions for extra fuel requirements of various kinds.