Winter Fuel Payment: Wales
Commons · Question 54032 · Tabled 21 May 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Matt Vickers
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment on vulnerable groups in Wales.
Answer
Answered by Torsten Bell, 5 Jun 2025
The Government wants to expand eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments, recognising the goals of supporting these pensioners, meeting need and of sustainable public finances. Any change will be announced to Parliament in the normal way.