HC Deb 26 March 1974 vol 871 c70W
46. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will take steps to assist pensioners and people with low incomes dependent upon diesel, paraffin, &c., for lighting, cooking and heating, who cannot pay the high costs for these fuels.

Mrs. Castle

We are proposing increases in pensions and other benefits which will provide substantial additional income for those most vulnerable to price rises.