HC Deb 19 July 1979 vol 970 c825W
Dr. Owen

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what is the estimated cost of a £10 fuel bonus payable on a convenient date in January 1980 for the following categories of people, respectively (a) over 80 years old, (b) over 70 years old, (c) over 65 years old, (d) mothers with a child under 5 years, (e) holders of a mobility allowance, (f) holders of invalidity benefit, and (g) holders of a constant attendance allowance;

(2) what is the estimated cost of a £10 fuel bonus payable on a convenient date in January 1980 for those drawing supplementary benefit and for those drawing family income supplement; and what would be the likely extra cost if eligibility was extended for either category at any time in which they first drew benefit in January, February, or March 1980.

Mrs. Chalker

I shall let the right hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.