§ Mr. Bowdenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people living in accommodation which has an inclusive heating charge have lost (a) heating additions under paragraph 6 and (b) heating additions under paragraph 7 of schedule 3 of the Supplementary Benefit Regulations since 22 November 1982; how many of those who have lost benefit under paragraph 6 were of pensionable age; and how many in each category will lose entitlement in April 1983.
§ Mr. NewtonGeneral changes were made in this area of heating additions on the introduction of housing benefit. Information on these changes is not available in the form requested but it is estimated that overall more claimants gained than lost in November 1982. This pattern is not expected to alter in April 1983.