Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 2710

Winter Fuel Payment

Tabled: 30 August 2024

Answered: 18 September 2024

Question

John McDonnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will publish an (a) impact statement and (b) equalities impact assessment of means-testing the winter fuel payment.

Answer

Emma Reynolds

The Regulations entered into force on 16 September, the first day of the Winter Fuel Payment qualifying week. A regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this legislation because the effect is on individuals and private households rather than...

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