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11th Jan 2010
Keep the heating on’ says Julian Ware-Lane
Julian Ware-Lane today told vulnerable families in Castle Point not to worry about turning up the
heat as the Government pays out millions in Cold Weather Payments. Around £200 million
in payments has been racked up so far this winter, with just over £70 million of this over the cold New Year’s
weekend. Julian Ware-Lane said: "As the cold weather continues, I don’t want vulnerable
people to feel left in the cold. I especially want the elderly to know that extra help is on the way.” "There are two ways we are helping this winter – with Winter Fuel payments of £250 or £400 for
the over 80s, and many people in our area getting the increased Cold Weather Payments of £25. "The
payments are automatic so everyone entitled will get them and should not worry about turning up their heating."
Nine new weather stations were introduced this year in
a bid to provide a more accurate assessment for those affected.
As well as the Cold Weather payments, over 12.3 million older people will benefit from Winter Fuel
payments, totalling about £2.7bn.
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