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.