Cold Weather Credits (Hansard, 16 January 1992)

§ Mr. Foulkes
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to meet representatives of the Campaign for Cold Weather Credits.

§ Mr. Foulkes
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what response he has made to the Campaign for Cold Weather Credits.

§ Mr. Michael Forsyth
The Government are already addressing the issues raised by the Campaign for Cold Weather Credits by making significant improvements to the Department of Social Security cold weather payments scheme which came into effect last November. From January 1992, the Department of Energy introduced the home energy efficiency scheme which replaces and improves on community insulation projects and the home insulation scheme; and the Scottish Office "Keep Warm this Winter" Campaign offers free advice and assistance to anyone concerned about the adverse effects of cold weather.

§ Mr. Foulkes
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received in support of the introduction of cold weather credits.

§ Mr. Michael Forsyth
We have recently received written representations from Citizens Advice Scotland and West Lothian district council in support of the scheme.