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Winter Fuel Payment

Asked by Kate OsamorLabour (Co-op)Department for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 5 June 2025UIN 54922

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of extending eligibility to the Winter Fuel Payment to households in receipt of Housing Benefit on pensioner poverty.

Answered by Torsten Bell

The Government wants to expand eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments, recognising the goals of supporting these pensioners, meeting need and of sustainable public finances. Any change will be announced to Parliament in the normal way.

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