HC Deb 18 February 1994 vol 237 c1021W
Mr. Winnick

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security in which areas in the United Kingdom cold weather payments have been triggered since the start of the present severe weather in February; and if he will relax the regulations in order that such payments can now be made to all those eligible.

Mr. Scott

Payments have been triggered for the area covered by the Wilsden weather station for 10 to 16 February; and by the Meterological Office forecast for the area covered by Eskdalemuir, for the period 16 to 22 February.

All those eligible already receive automatic payments.