asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of recipients in the (a) urban and (b) national fuel scheme for the years 1982-83, 1983-84 and 1984-85.
Written Answers. - Fuel Schemes.
124.
The number of recipients under the urban and national fuel schemes for the heating seasons 1982-83, 1983-84 and 1984-85 is shown in the following table:
|
Heating Season |
Number of Recipients |
|
|
Urban Fuel Scheme |
National Fuel Scheme |
|
|
1982-83 |
59,323 |
93,813 |
|
1983-84 |
59,483 |
97,747 |
|
1984-85 |
62,594 |
106,450* |
* Estimated.