Written Question·Treasury·UIN 93223

Utilities: Older People

Tabled: 20 November 2025

Answered: 28 November 2025

Question

Lee Anderson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate she has made of the number of older people unable to pay utility bills.

Answer

Torsten Bell

We’re committed to helping pensioners with the cost of living and ensuring financial security in retirement. The State Pension is the foundation of that support. At Autumn Budget 2025 we announced that, in line with the Government’s commitment to the Trip...

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