Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 29 January 2001 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, What estimate he has made of the number of eligible pensioners whose winter fuel payments in the current financial year (a) were delayed and (b) have not been paid. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what estimate he has made of the number of eligible pensioners whose Winter Fuel Payments in the current financial year (a) were delayed and (b) have not been paid. [145991] Mr. Rooker: As promised, for this winter, the vast majority of Winter Fuel Payments were automatically made before Christmas to those found to be entitled. For those who need to claim the payment, this will be paid once entitlement has been established.

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