Question follow-through · 3711

Winter Fuel Payment: Energy

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the change in eligibility requirements for the Winter Fuel Payment in Winter 2024-25 on the affordability of energy for people aged over 65 in (a)

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
2 Sept 2024
Target answer date
5 Sept 2024
Answer
5 Sept 2024 · 3 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 2 Sept 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the change in eligibility requirements for the Winter Fuel Payment in Winter 2024-25 on the affordability of energy for people aged over 65 in (a)

  2. 5 Sept 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 5 Sept 2024

    Answer published

    Energy support including for those who live in areas off-grid is the responsibility of Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The Home Upgrade Grant provides grants to low-income households to upgrade the energy performance of the worst quality, off...

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