Edward Morello MP: written questions 2024

Written questions

• Winter Fuel Payment: West DorsetDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5202More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people in West Dorset constituency are in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment.

  Answer: According to Winter Fuel Payment Statistics, an estimated 30,232 people in West Dorset Constituency (2010 boundary) received Winter Fuel Payment in 2022-2023.The latest published Winter Fuel Payment Statistics are for the year 2022-2023 and they are publi...

  Answered 18 Sept 2024

  Original Parliament record
• Winter Fuel Payment: Rural AreasDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5201More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the changes to the eligibility criteria for Winter Fuel Payments on pensioners in rural communities.

  Answer: Winter Fuel Payments will continue to be paid to pensioner households with someone receiving Pension Credit or certain other income-related benefits. They will continue to be worth £200 for eligible households, or £300 for eligible households with someone...

  Answered 16 Sept 2024

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