HC Deb 23 March 1971 vol 814 cc90-1W
Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what percentage of retired householders in the Greater London area live in conditions colder than the minimum recommended for factories;

(2) what percentage of retired householders in the inner London area live in conditions colder than the minimum recommended for factories.

Mr. Alison

This information is not available.

Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will initiate an inquiry into the extent and consequences of inadequate heating for the retired population of London so as to enable agencies responsible for the care of the elderly to take the requisite action.

Mr. Alison

My Department has already drawn the attention of those concerned to the precautionary measures that can be taken locally to deal with problems caused by inadequate heating, and any inquiries are for each local authority to undertake.

Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many persons in the inner London area are suffering from hypothermia;

(2) how many retired persons in Hackney are suffering from hypothermia.

Mr. Alison

The information requested is not available.