§ Mrs. Fennerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what special arrangements are available for help with heating for the elderly and chronically disabled this winter.
§ Mr. DeanThe supplementary benefit scale rates, which cover the cost of normal heating, and other social security benefits, were increased in September. Where a person receiving supplementary benefit needs extra warmth on account of age or disability the Supplementary Benefits Commission allows additions to benefit. The scope and levels of these additions have also been improved this year.