§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what estimate he has of the number of entitled aged persons who do not apply for financial help for heating; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DeanI assume that the hon. Member is referring to the special discretionary additions for heating which are made by the Supplementary Benefits Commission. The information requested by the hon. Member is not available, but every effort is made by the staff engaged on supplementary benefit work to ensure that those claimants who are eligible for special additions receive them.