In order to qualify for the free fuel allowance a person must satisfy certain conditions, one of which requires that the applicant should be unable to provide for his own heating needs. This requirement would debar a person from receiving the allowance where his own heating needs are provided for under the provisions of a deed of transfer.
In accordance with the provisions of the deed of transfer agreed to by the person concerned and his son on 12 September 1988, the latter has undertaken to support and maintain his parents during their lifetime. Consequently, the person concerned was not awarded a free fuel allowance.
In view of the information supplied by the Deputy that the son is unable to comply with the terms of the deed of transfer, his father's claim for free fuel allowance is being reviewed. The person concerned will be advised shortly of the outcome of this review.