HC Deb 30 March 1973 vol 853 cc423-4W
Mr. Woodhouse

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will increase the allowance for heating included in the calculation of supplementary benefits in the cases of those suffering from respiratory diseases.

Mr. Dean

No. Basic provision for heating in the supplementary benefit scale rates is already increased by discretionary additions to benefit in appropriate cases to take account of poor health or bad accommodation.