§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many pensioners and others on low incomes he expects to receive special help in Waveney with meeting the VAT on heating fuels; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BurtInformation in the form requested Rs not available. Overall, some 8 million recipients of income-related benefits will gain from extra help. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will be considering the precise way in which to target this help and his conclusions will be announced in the normal way in the autumn.