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Means-tested Benefits: Pensioners

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 7 April 2025UIN 43066

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an estimate of the number of pensioners in receipt of means-tested benefits who are experiencing fuel poverty.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

The latest official Fuel Poverty Statistics for England were published in March 2025 on gov.uk here: Fuel poverty statistics - GOV.UK.

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