§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he now expects to reach a decision on the application for additional heating allowances in respect of high-rise flats with particularly expensive under-floor heating systems in the Woolwich area which was first made to his Department in April 1981; and what are the factors which have led to the delay in reaching a decision.
§ Mr. NewtonI regret that I have nothing to add to the answer given by my predecessor on 18 January—[Vol. 16,c.60–61.] Our review of this provision is taking longer than expected, but I will announce the results to the House as soon as I can.