asked the Secretary of State for Energy what action has been taken to combat hypothermia, particularly in warning elderly people of the need for proper heating, advice about paying fuel bills and new methods of bill payment.

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what discussions he has had with the Chairmen of the British Gas Corporation and of the Electricity Council about measures to reduce hypothermia; and how many deaths caused by hypothermia have been notified to his Department since 1st October 1975.

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what discussion he has had with the chairmen of the nationalised industries so as to reduce the risk of hypothermia.

With permission, I shall answer these Questions together at the end of Question Time.