asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he is aware that the fixing of a maximum value of £60 on fuel vouchers in the Western Health Board area will mean a considerable reduction in the actual quantity of fuel that can be supplied under the scheme in comparison to last year; and if he will make a statement of the matter.
Written Answers. - Fuel Vouchers Value.
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I have informed the Western Health Board that persons eligible under the national fuel scheme may be given the option of receiving assistance by way of fixed-value vouchers or direct supply of fuel. In the latter event, they may be supplied with the same amount of fuel as last year.