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the problem with means testing is it costs a lot in administration to do. It also directly puts in danger very vulnerable people. These people may actually die with no heating. Many are not able to keep active and warm. Many, like me, are on blood thinners, that make you more susceptible to the cold. It's not just that they are old, it's that they are medically not able to cope with the cold.

The government know this and still decided to make them the prime target. It's unthinkable from a caring society