§ Mr. GapesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if she will commission research into the links between central heating and long-term illness and disability;
(2) whether possible links between central heating and long-term illness and disability have been taken into account in setting "The Health of the Nation" targets.
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§ Mr. BowisThe relationship between central heating and health is complex. For this reason no account was taken of such a postulated link in setting "The Health of the Nation" targets. The Department has no plans to commission research specifically on central heating and long-term illness and disability.