Mr Jarvis, Do you think that excess winter deaths could be caused by other factors than just cold homes? Dark evenings and mornings are naturally depressing. People in isolated communities might feel less inclined to go out, so become even more lonely and depressed. Some people are obsessively frugal, even when they have money. Cuts to local services mean that some day centres and libraries have closed and some meals on wheels services have stopped. These were all people who could keep an eye on people. Poorer people tend to live in rented accommodation, which can often be poorly insolated.
Do you think that the current arrangements for winter fuel allowance and the fuel poverty rebates, which electricity companies make, are effective and efficient in targeting those who who need help?
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Is there anyone who still thinks that Israel's actions in Gaza are justifiable?