Written question asked by Steve Baker (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 July 2022. It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Pensioners: Energy

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take further steps to assist pensioners who are experiencing increased energy bills.

Answer: The Chancellor announced on 26 May a cost-of-living package which included a pensioner cost of living payment of £300 per household to be paid alongside the winter fuel payment this coming winter increasing the amount to £500/£600 depending on age. Once added to the non-repayable £400 discount on energy bills this autumn for domestic electricity customers, this will result in all pensioners households in Great Britain receiving £900 for households with someone of state pension age and under 80 and £1,000 for households with someone aged 80 or over to help with increased fuel costs. In addition, there is a £650 Cost of Living Payment deliberately targeted at low-income households in receipt of a means tested qualifying benefit. For people above State Pension age, this is those in receipt of Pension Credit.

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