Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 15290

Winter Fuel Payment: Terminal Illnesses

Tabled: 20 November 2024

Answered: 28 November 2024

Question

Richard Foord

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of making people with less than 12 months to live to automatically eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment.

Answer

Emma Reynolds

This Government remains completely committed to supporting pensioners and giving them the dignity and security they deserve in retirement.Linking Winter Fuel eligibility to Pension Credit and other means tested benefits for pensioners, ensures the least w...

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