§ Mr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security pursuant to her answer of 17 November 1997,Official Report, column 79, if she will indicate the location of the two new weather stations; and if she will make a statement. [17528]
§ Mr. DenhamI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave my hon. Friend the member for Streatham (Mr. Hill) on 30 October 1997,Official Report, columns 855–56.
473WThe Government are determined that pensioners will stay warm in their homes this winter. In his pre-budget report on 25 November, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced additional help for pensioners, to help with winter fuel bills for this winter and next.
A payment of £50 will be made to pensioners receiving Income Support and £20 to other pensioners. This is in addition to any Cold Weather Payments they may also receive.