§ 13. Ms Estelle MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he last met officers of Age Concern in Northern Ireland to discuss matters involving winter fuel cost for old people; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramNo such meeting has been held recently. Extra help will be given from April 1994 to less well off pensioners and others on low incomes. Details of the precise way in which this extra help is to be provided will be announced in the autumn.
§ 28. Mr. MandelsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has had from officers of Age Concern in Northern Ireland on winter fuel cost for old people; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramMy noble Friend the Lord Arran recently received a letter from officers of Age Concern that included an inquiry about fuel costs for old people. The representations made in that letter are currently being considered.