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Written question asked by Lord Mann (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2005. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Monday, 7 February 2005 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 extend the winter fuel allowance to pensioners paying for residential care home accommodation.
Answer

John Mann: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to extend the winter fuel allowance to pensioners paying for residential care home accommodation. [213747] Malcolm Wicks: Pensioners paying for residential care home accommodation for themselves are eligible for winter fuel payments unless they receive pension credit.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
430 c1358W; 213747
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Care homes Benefits rules Allowances Eligibility Pensioners Older people Recipients Winter fuel payment
Link
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