§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of Slate for Social Security (1) what specific help with increased heating and fuel bills will be available to those using continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis as treatment for kidney disease, including help for those just above the income support threshold, after the imposition of value added tax on fuel;
(2) what specific help with increased heating and fuel bills will be available to people with already high bills as a result of necessary medical treatment, after the imposition of value added tax on fuel; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BurtWe have announced a package of measures worth around £2.5 billion over three years. Pensioners and 80 per cent. of disabled people will receive extra help, as will all those receiving income-related benefits. Those disabled people who do not qualify for extra help are likely to be younger, less severely disabled, in work or better off. In addition, from April, disabled people receiving disability living allowance will become entitled to help with insulation costs through the home energy efficiency scheme.