House of Commons · General Debate
14 December 2021 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Neale Hanvey SNP Motherwell and Wishaw
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Neale Hanvey raised concerns about cold climate allowance in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Opened the debate
Proposes a Bill to require the Secretary of State to report on providing additional allowances to people in receipt of state pension and other social security benefits in colder climates, reflecting increased cost of domestic heating. The allowance would be an automatic weekly payment during winter months based on climatic zones with higher payments for regions like highlands and northern Scotland.
Proposes a Bill to introduce a cold climate allowance in the UK to tackle fuel poverty, especially during winters with rising energy costs. The Bill aims to provide additional payments based on climatic zones where higher heating costs are prevalent, such as highlands and northern Scotland, aiming to reduce pressure on vulnerable households and the NHS.