Written Question·Treasury·UIN 900938

Winter Fuel Payment

Tabled: 23 October 2024
Answered: 29 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of people no longer eligible for the winter fuel allowance are higher or additional rate taxpayers.

Answer

Emma Reynolds
The Winter Fuel Payment continues to be paid to pensioner households with someone receiving Pension Credit . This means that the Winter Fuel Payment will be better targeted to low income pensioners who need it. Winter Fuel Payments are paid on a household...
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