HL Deb 14 October 2002 vol 639 c38WA
Lord Morris of Manchester

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have any plans to extend winter fuel payments to severely disabled people. [HL5821]

Baroness Hollis of Heigham

Help is already available through disability living allowance paid in recognition of the extra costs, including heating, which disabled people may have. There are no plans to extend the winter fuel payment scheme to disabled people under age 60.