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  There seems to me little to be gained by harking back to the 1950’s/60’ . I experienced a similar childhood as described earlier by Sue. But surely as a society we need to be moving forwards, which includes a right to be comfortable in our own homes. We are in the 21st century and we shouldn’t be expecting any our elderly population to be living in fear of using their heating. I don’t disagree that it should be targeted at the most needy, but this has been hurriedly implemented without considering those who are only a few pounds above the threshold. I would have had more respect for Government if they had thought this policy through more carefully- it feels like something that has been cobbled together on the back of a fag packet!
  There are pensioners who are living comfortably- I consider myself in that situation but it doesn’t stop me from having grave concerns for those who are living in dire circumstances and do not have the means , support or resources to improve their lives. The Government keeps talking about “working people “ but our elderly were once part of that demographic and they don’t deserve to be tossed aside.

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