Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 16 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2004. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 January 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to assist those pensioners with small occupational pensions or savings who are not eligible for the Warm Homes Scheme to upgrade to a non-manual central heating system.

Answer: Mr. Roy Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he is taking to assist those pensioners with small occupational pensions or savings who are not eligible for the Warm Homes Scheme to upgrade to a non-manual central heating system. [145313] Mr. Spellar: The eligibility criteria for the Warm Homes Scheme is kept under regular review to ensure that as many vulnerable people as possible can benefit. For example, it was recently revised to include pension credit. Pensioners with additional income who are ineligible for assistance through the Warm Homes Scheme may qualify for a Disabled Facilities Grant which includes provision for assistance towards the cost of replacing heating systems.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 145313; 416 c332W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Conservation Housing Eligibility Energy Heating Pensioners Low incomes Northern Ireland Warm homes scheme
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk