HL Deb 11 December 1973 vol 347 c1149WA
BARONESS PHILLIPS

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many supplementary pensioners are receiving the discretionary allowance for heating.

THE MINISTER OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY (LORD ABERDARE)

In November, 1972 (the latest date for which figures are available), 193,000 supplementary pensioners were receiving discretionary additions for heating.