EXTENSION OF WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS

That this House acknowledges that winter fuel payments afforded to all UK citizens over 60 years are helpful in the fight against the effects of cold weather and rising fuel costs; recognises that such benefits are essential in ensuring that the costs of getting home temperature environments to adequate levels are achievable; understands that many people suffering severe medical conditions which require constant home temperatures are not automatically given the same support; and calls on the Government to end such unfair discrimination and to extend payments to all disabled people who require extra heating in order to best manage their condition during cold weather periods.