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<p>The Department does not report specifically on spending against this objective.
However, Government recognises the link between living in a cold home and ill-health,
and has subsequently invested heavily in improving the energy efficiency of households
vulnerable to the effects of the cold, as well as financial payments to help with
the affordability of energy bills. Some of these schemes target a range of households,
and are not limited to those particularly vulnerable to the effects of cold homes.
My noble Friend the Minister of State for Energy and Intellectual Property has asked
for the relevant expenditure to be separated out; she will write to the hon. Member
with that information and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Libraries of
the House.</p>
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