Written question asked by Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 3 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Bradley (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 1997 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.
Dept of Social Security
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what measures he proposes to take to ensure that eligible households continue to have access to the fuel direct payment method.
- Answer
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Mr. Stunell: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what measures he proposes to take to ensure that eligible households continue to have access to the fuel direct payment method. [19698] Mr. Bradley: We have no current plans to change the basis of the direct payments scheme which is available to all claimants receiving Income Support and income based Jobseeker's Allowance who meet the qualifying criteria.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 19698; 303 c141W;303 c141-2W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Subjects
- Decreases Jobseeker's allowance Income support Energy Prices Social security benefits
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