Proceeding contribution from Lord McFall of Alcluith (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 12 March 2008. It occurred during Budget debate on AMENDMENT OF THE LAW.

AMENDMENT OF THE LAW

The hon. Gentleman was a member of that Committee the last time we spoke, but he has left it now. I forgot the turbulence on the Liberal Benches. The Treasury Committee will be happy to look at those matters. Fuel poverty is defined as individuals spending more than 10 per cent. of their income on energy. Some 4.5 million people, including 2 million pensioners, suffer from fuel poverty, so it is an important matter. However, I am delighted to welcome the Chancellor’s initiative on the winter fuel allowance, which is to increase from £200 to £250 for our elderly constituents, and from £300 to £400 for the over-80s.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 473 c309
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Budgets Borrowing Economic situation Public sector Taxation Tax yields Budget March 2008
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

AMENDMENT OF THE LAW

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