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Written question asked by Mike Weir (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 10 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 May 2006. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Thursday, 18 May 2006 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


National Concessionary Fuel Scheme

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if he will consider linking cash in lieu arrangements under the National Concessionary Fuel Arrangements directly to the price of electricity and gas;
Answer

[holding answers 15 May 2006]: There is a long standing agreement within the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme whereby former miners (and their widows) who receive cash in lieu of concessionary fuel will have their benefit increased every October in line with any increase in the Heating and Lighting element of the retail prices index for the 12 month period ending in the July of that year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
446 c1138W; 70941
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Coal Allowances Concessions Mining
Link
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