§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further measures he proposes to take to seek to reduce the incidence of hypothermia amongst the elderly; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitneyAs I indicated in my reply to the hon. Member for Tooting (Mr. Cox) on 19 May, at columns55–56, we are considering the results of a study by officials of hypothermia statistics. We are also considering the provision to help with fuel bills during exceptionally severe weather in the light of last winter's experience.