Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 5201
Winter Fuel Payment: Rural Areas
Tabled: 10 September 2024
Answered: 16 September 2024
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the changes to the eligibility criteria for Winter Fuel Payments on pensioners in rural communities.
Answer
Emma ReynoldsWinter Fuel Payments will continue to be paid to pensioner households with someone receiving Pension Credit or certain other income-related benefits. They will continue to be worth £200 for eligible households, or £300 for eligible households with someone...
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