mrsph
Given the constant inter generational arguing we keep hearing about all the more so since the referendum, I wondered if anything specific had provoked your interest not only in the excess winter deaths area but also general care for the elderly which I understand is another of your specific concerns.
For me, this is a basic issue of fairness and decency. Despite the economic challenges we face, we are still a wealthy country. Nobody should die as a result of the cold. It seems to me that as a society we have accepted the fact that they do. I don't think we should accept that. I think we should do all that we can to prevent people dying from the cold this coming winter.
I also think this is a basic matter of respect. In other countries around the world, older people are treated with deference and the utmost respect. I think we can learn from that. It might just be a simple thing of keeping an eye out for an elderly neighbour and I will continue to do all I can to work to ensure that the number of people dying as a result of the cold is very significantly reduced.