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❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the Hardship Utilities Grant Scheme (HUGS) for March 2014, seeking data on applications, approvals, total grant amounts, and average grant values for Synergy, Horizon, Water Corporation, and Alinta. The answer provides the requested data and a disclosure statement about data accuracy and confidentiality.

AnsweredQoN 1193Legislative Council

Asked

6 May 2014

Member

Hon Stephen Dawson

Portfolio

Child Protection

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For each of the utilities Synergy, Horizon, Water Corporation and Alinta, in relation to the Hardship Utilities Grant Scheme for March 2014: (a) how many applications were received; (b) what was the number of approved grants; (c) what was the total grant amount; and (d) what was the average amount paid?

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Answered

24 June 2014

Responded by

Minister for Child Protection

Response time

49 days

March 2014
(a)
Utility
Received Applications Grants
Synergy
1,568
Horizon
243
Water Corporation
104
Alinta
490
(b)
Utility
Number of Approved Grants
Synergy
1,547
Horizon
238
Water Corporation
101
Alinta
480
(c)
Utility
Total Grant Amount
Synergy
$595,851
Horizon
$161,665
Water Corporation
$33,550
Alinta
$134,839
(d)
Utility
Average Grant Value
Synergy
$385
Horizon
$679
Water Corporation
$332
Alinta
$281
Disclosure
The data provided in this report is taken from multiple sources including the HUGS database and previous reports supplied by the Department. The details in this report are a correct reflection of the data at the time the report was generated. 'Data cleansing' to increase the accuracy of the information in the HUGS database may alter the results of reports generated at a later date. This report may contain confidential information and is intended for the exclusive use of authorised persons only.

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