Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 July 2003. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2003 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Dept for Work and Pensions
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans he has to transform the winter fuel payments into a universal benefit; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Alan Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to transform the winter fuel payments into a universal benefit; and if he will make a statement. [123493] Malcolm Wicks: The winter fuel payment scheme was introduced to help the most vulnerable older people meet their heating costs during the winter months. The payments are already available to almost all people aged 60 or over.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 123493; 408 c766W;408 c764W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Heating Older people Winter fuel payment
- Link
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