§ Mr. PickthallTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security on what dates in west Lancashire the cold weather payments system was triggered during the winter of 1991–92; and how many households received payments on each occasion.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make it his policy to provide assistance to households in need through cold weather credits prior to the onset of winter.
§ Mr. ScottNo. Income support rates provide for normal day-to-day living expenses, including heating costs throughout the year. Cold weather payments already provide extra assistance to the most vulnerable income support recipients during periods of exceptionally cold weather.