§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish the formula which is being applied in respect of single payments for fuel assistance (a) where last year's bill is not available and (b) where it is.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe procedures being applied in the assessment of single payments for fuel assistance are set out in the chief supplementary benefit officer's guidance, a copy of which is available in the Library of the House.