Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 December 2001. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 December 2001 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has for the provision of emergency heating for pensioners on the waiting list for heating insulation under fuel poverty schemes.

Answer: Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has for the provision of emergency heating for pensioners on the waiting list for heating insulation under fuel poverty schemes. [12519] Mr. Meacher: The majority of new heating installations under the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme are now being completed within 12 weeks of the date of home survey. Where there is a risk of severe delay, and the householder has no form of alternative heating, the HEES scheme managers will provide portable heating appliances. As fuel poverty is a devolved matter, it is the responsibility of the respective Parliament and Assemblies to comment on the situation in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12519; 377 c421-2W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Conservation Administrative delays Housing Energy Fuel poverty Heating Pensioners
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