Written questions

Winter Fuel Payment

Commons · Question 55595 · Tabled 30 May 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 5 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Ayoub Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reinstating the Winter Fuel Allowance before the winter 2025-26.

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.