§ Mr. HepburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many pensioners received the winter fuel allowance in 2000; and how many will receive it this winter in(a) the UK and (b) South Tyneside. [24620]
§ Mr. McCartneyOver 11 million people received a winter fuel payment for winter 2000–01, around 32,900 of whom were in the South Tyneside local authority area. Figures for this winter are expected to be similar.