Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 2003. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Friday, 28 February 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans the Interministerial Group on Fuel Poverty has to discuss the future of the Warm Front scheme; and what plans she has to discuss the future funding of the Warm Front scheme with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans the Interministerial Group on Fuel Poverty has to discuss the future of the Warm Front scheme; and what plans she has to discuss the future funding of the Warm Front scheme with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. [99205] Mr. Wilson: The Ministerial Group on Fuel Poverty is expected to meet during the Spring. The date and agenda for that meeting have not yet been agreed. Warm Front is the responsibility of DEFRA, and my Department has no plans for bilateral meetings to discuss its future funding.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 99205; 400 c747W;400 c739W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Conservation Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Housing Finance Energy Fuel poverty Heating Warm front scheme Departmental coordination
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk