HC Deb 22 November 1965 vol 721 cc16-7W
55. Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Minister of Power, if he will introduce legislation so as to provide for free issues of household coal for retirement pensioners in the winter months.

Mr. John Morris

No. The Government's policy is to ensure through the National Insurance and National Assistance schemes that retirement pensioners and those receiving National Assistance have sufficient resources to meet their needs, including fuel requirements.