Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 122282
Crisis and Resilience Fund: Fuel Oil
Tabled: 19 March 2026
Answered: 27 March 2026
Question
James Wild
Conservative — North West Norfolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance has his department given to local authorities on making payments to households with Fuel Oil costs through the Crisis Resilience Fund.
Answer
Dame Diana JohnsonSupport for vulnerable households affected by rising oil-heating costs will be treated as Crisis Payments under the Crisis and Resilience Fund. In line with scheme guidance published on 13 January 2026, local authorities have flexibility to determine elig...
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