§ Dr. Owenasked 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. ChalkerI shall let the right hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.