Electric heating pads consume a fraction of the energy of heaters, and can give great relief in a variety of physical ailments. As the cost of energy has soared, we believe the Government should fund the supply of these heating pads to all pensioners.
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Used on an armchair heat can penetrate around loose clothing, and can be trapped under a fleecy rug, creating personal warmth in cold rooms. Free issue to all of pension age would make this a classless measure.
We do not live in times of ordinary economic stringency, when cynics might feel patronised by legislators who live in warm rooms. We believe this would be a welcome reaction to the specific circumstances which have caused energy price.