HC Deb 02 July 1982 vol 26 c393W
Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what sum from social security funds was spent on help with fuel bills in Northern Ireland in the financial years 1978–79, 1979–80, 1980–81 and 1981–82.

Mr. John Patten: The amounts spent on help with fuel costs during the years in question were:

£ million
1978–79 3.5
1979–80 5.1
1980–81 9.6
1981–82 11.4