§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to his answers of 12 March 2002,Official Report, column 959W, 10 April 2002, Official Report, column 242W and 17 June 2002, Official Report, column 88W, on winter fuel payments, if he has concluded his discussions with the European Commission about the extent of the United Kingdom's legal obligations under European regulations on winter fuel payments; and if he will make a statement. [72604]
§ Mr. McCartneyI refer the hon. Member to the written answer I gave the hon. Member for Caerphilly (Mr. Wayne David) on 19 July 2002,Official Report, column 599W.