Written questions

Winter Fuel Payment

Commons · Question 2912 · Tabled 30 Aug 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing financial support measures for pensioners who are no longer eligible for Winter Fuel Payments.

Answer

Answered by Emma Reynolds, 9 Sep 2024

This government is committed to pensioners - everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement. Over the next five years, we expect over 12 million pensioners will see their State Pensions ...