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Written question asked by Joe Robertson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 January 2025. It was answered by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Friday, 7 February 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Viral Diseases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of means-testing the winter fuel payment on the number of (a) flu, (b) Covid, (c) norovirus and (d) RSV cases.

Answer

An assessment of the potential impact of means-testing the winter fuel payment on the number of flu, COVID-19, norovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus cases has not been produced. The Government has taken action to ensure low-income households are protected this winter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25535
Session
2024-26
Related items
Viral Diseases
Monday, 24 February 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Winter fuel payment Viral diseases
Link
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