asked the Secretary of State for Energy what recent representations he has received from retirement pensioners and pensioner organisations concerning his proposal that standing charges should be restricted to no more than half of any fuel bill.

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what recent representations he has received on his proposal to restrict fuel standing charges to no more than half of any bill.

I have received a large number of representations, including representations from or on behalf of retirement pensioners. These show substantial support for the measures which are being taken regarding gas and electricity standing charges.