Written question asked by Dennis Canavan (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 February 1997. It was answered by Raymond Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 February 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.
Scottish Office
- Question
- What steps he is taking to provide protection for people, with particular reference to senior citizens, from the effects of cold weather.
- Answer
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Mr. Canavan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to provide protection for people, with particular reference to senior citizens, from the effects of cold weather. [12896] Mr. Raymond S. Robertson: A generous package of measures are in place to assist vulnerable people particularly older people to cope with the effects of cold weather. These include cold weather payments giving extra help towards additional heating costs; the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme providing loft insulation, draughtproofing and energy advice; and the "keep warm this winter" campaign providing a free telephone helpline.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 12896; 289 c627W
- Session
- 1996-97
- Subjects
- Cold weather payments Conservation Health Energy Warm front scheme Older people Scotland Weather Telephone services
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- 2013-11-25 11:11:27 +0000
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