Written question asked by Martin Redmond (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 March 1996. It was answered by Roger Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 March 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: What assessment he has made of the suitability of Warrington weather station for assessing temperature for cold weather payments in the Mexborough area of the Don Valley constituency.

Answer: Mr. Redmond: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what assessment he has made of the suitability of Warrington weather station for assessing temperature for cold weather payments in the Mexborough area of the Don Valley constituency; and if he will make a statement.[19344] Mr. Roger Evans: Each year, after the end of March, the cold weather payment scheme is reviewed. The Meteorological Office advises on the availability of weather stations and the appropriate linkages with postcodes. The postcode areas in Mexborough are linked to the weather station at Leeds. This linkage is considered to be the most appropriate based on advice from the Meteorological Office.

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