§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what further proposals he has to lessen the effect on people on low incomes of the imposition of value added tax on gas and electricity bills.
§ Mr. DenhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what measures he is taking to ensure that those who are chronically ill receive additional payments to cover the cost of value added tax on fuel.
§ Mr. BurtIn his Budget statement the Chancellor said that there would be extra help for poorer pensioners and those on low incomes. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will be announcing the details of this extra help in the autumn.