Written question asked by Helen Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 June 2004. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2004 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, how many pensioners in Warrington North are receiving the winter fuel allowance; and how many of those in receipt of the allowance qualify for the higher rate of allowance payable to the over 80s.

Answer: Helen Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many pensioners in Warrington North are receiving the winter fuel allowance; and how many of those in receipt of the allowance qualify for the higher rate of allowance payable to the over 80s. [176408] Malcolm Wicks: For winter 2003-04 17,230 pensioners in the Warrington North constituency received Winter Fuel Payments. Of those 3,105 were aged 80 or over and have received the higher rate. Notes: 1. Figures are rounded to the nearest 5. 2. Figures quoted are the latest available based on payments made. Source: IAD Information Centre, 100 per cent. sample.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 176408; 422 c19W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Age Allowances Eligibility Pensioners Winter fuel payment Warrington
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