Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme

75 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (12 August 2014).

1. What was the total funding provided in 2013-14 for the Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme?

2. How many people have utilised the Utilities Literacy Program in 2013-14?

The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I have been advised:

1. The total amount provided to eligible applicants in 2013-14 was $196,760, supporting 307 households.

2. In 2013-14, 1,835 people used the Utilities Literacy Program. Service delivery provided by funded organisations commenced in January 2014.