Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Saturday 23rd February) expressed concern at the declining value of winter fuel payments.
The LibDems nationally have published figures showing Winter Fuel Payment now only pays for a quarter of a pensioner's fuel bills.
Here in Dundee, LibDem councillor for Strathmartine, Cllr Helen Dick, said, "The fact that the government has frozen the Winter Fuel Payment at £200 for five years has simply eroded its value. In a week when the huge profits of the gas industry have been highlighted, there is an urgent need to properly assist older people meet the cost of ever-increasing fuel prices."
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