§ Mr. Fieldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many pensionres over 75 years of age already gain an additional supplementary benefit payment towards their heating costs; and if he will classify this data according to the number receiving 85p, £1.70p and £2.55p as well as those receiving an allowance towards their central heating costs;
(2) how many supplementary benefit claimants with children under five years of age receive an additional payment towards their heating costs; and if he will classify this information according to the number receiving 85p, £1.70p and £2.55p 439W as well as those receiving an allowance towards their central heating costs.
§ Mr. PrenticeIt is estimated that some 650,000 supplementary pensioners over 75, and some 85,000 claimants with children under five years of age are already receiving a heating addition. It is not possible to produce reliable estimates of the further information requested except at disproportionate cost.