Written question asked by Brian White (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 December 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 2 December 2004 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 discretion her Department allows Warm Front Scheme managers to (a) repeat grants for households which have already benefited from Warm Front and (b) fast track exceptionally vulnerable households.

Answer: Brian White: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discretion her Department allows Warm Front Scheme managers to (a) repeat grants for households which have already benefited from Warm Front and (b) fast track exceptionally vulnerable households. [200448] Mr. Morley: Under the current scheme applicants are entitled to assistance once at the same address. However, in cases where heating measures are not recommended the Scheme Managers will review any further application within a twelve month period. A Fuel Poverty Action Plan, including proposals for the future development of Warm Front is expected to be published shortly. We are currently funding a project to assess the feasibility of fast-tracking applicants with particular medical conditions to the scheme. The project is being delivered by the National Energy Action, the Warm Front Scheme Managers and local health practitioners. Results will be reported to the Department during 2005.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 200448; 428 c190W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Applications Housing Eligibility Households Heating Warm front scheme
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