Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 10829

Winter Fuel Payment: Older People

Tabled: 23 October 2024
Answered: 29 October 2024

Question

Siân Berry

Green PartyBrighton Pavilion

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will expand eligibility for Winter Fuel Allowance to older people ineligible for Pension Credit who receive (a) Housing Benefit, (b) Local Housing Allowance, (c) Council Tax Support, (d) any bene

Answer

Emma Reynolds
Winter Fuel Payments will continue to be paid to pensioner households with someone receiving Pension Credit or certain other income-related benefits: Universal Credit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, In...

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