§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what research she has commissioned in order to ascertain the effectiveness of the Warm Front Scheme in(a)delivering health benefits to recipients, (b)reaching people who are defined to be living in fuel poverty, (c)reducing levels of fuel poverty and (d)reducing excess winter deaths. [63118]
§ Mr. Meacher[holding answer 20 June 2002]:We will carry out a review of Warm Front during this financial year to look how its delivery has been, the issues faced, solutions found, examples of best practice and future priorities. This will include consideration of the impact of Warm Front on reducing the number of vulnerable fuel poor households and benefits to those assisted.
§ Sue DoughtyTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she plans to consult on her proposed revisions to the Fuel Poverty Strategy; and if she will make a statement. [60713]
§ Mr. MeacherWe plan to consult shortly on a clarificatory statement to the UK Fuel Poverty Strategy.