§ Mr. Eadieasked the Minister of Social Security what calculations her Department makes on the amount pensioners spend on heating, lighting and cooking.
§ Mrs. HartLevels of benefit are determined according to what is reasonable overall, rather than based upon detailed calculations of the sums spent on particular items, since varying factors are 185W involved, including the personal circumstances and preferences of individuals. But the costs of the items mentioned by my hon. Friend, together with other relevant factors, are of course carefully observed.