HC Deb 19 May 1971 vol 817 c314W
Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what advice he has given to local authorities to assist retirement pensioners with their domestic fuel needs during the coming winter; and what discussions he has had with the local authority associations and the fuel trade on the problem of fuel supply for such pensioners in this area.

Mr. Ridley

None. If the income of a retirement pensioner is insufficient for his needs, help may be available through the supplementary benefit scheme.