HC Deb 06 January 2004 vol 416 c274W
Mr. Todd

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will extend the entitlement to central heating installation under the Warm Front scheme when a heating system still operates but is inadequate. [145683]

Mr. Morley

Following recent reviews of Warm Front and a stakeholder event held in November 2003, we are considering the options for the future format of the Scheme. This includes consideration of the rules surrounding boiler replacements.

Sue Doughty

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what representations she has made to the Treasury regarding the adequacy of funding proposals for the Warm Front programme. [145759]

Mr. Morley

Future funding of the Warm Front scheme will be considered in 2004 as part of the normal Government Spending Round process.

Miss McIntosh

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what progress she is making on improving the Warm Front scheme to combat fuel poverty. [145001]

Mr. Bradshaw

Following recent reviews of Warm Front and a stakeholder event held in November, we are now in the process of considering the options for the future format of Warm Front.

We expect to make decisions on the future form of the scheme during early 2004.