Written question asked by Charles Hendry (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 November 2006. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Home Heat Helpline

Question: (2) whether her Department is providing funding for the home heat helpline.

Answer: The Department, the Department for Work and Pensions, Age Concern, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Help the Aged, WRVS and National Energy Action publishes a booklet ““Keep Warm, Keep Well””. It gives practical advice, plus contact details for a number of other organisations including the Home Heat Helpline. NHS Direct also provides advice.The Home Heat Helpline is an initiative of the Energy Retail Association.

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