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Written question asked by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2025. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 November 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Winter Fuel Payment: Sutton Coldfield

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an estimate of the number of pensioners who will need to pay back the Winter Fuel Payment through tax system in Sutton Coldfield constituency in the next 12 months.

Answer

The vast majority of pensioners, around 9 million individuals, will benefit from Winter Fuel Payments this winter.

The Government has been clear that the Winter Fuel Payment should be means-tested on the basis of income. For higher income pensioners, those with an annual income of more than £35,000, the payment will be recovered via the tax system.

Estimates for winter 2025/26 are not available at the Parliamentary Constituency level.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
91912
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Repayments Winter fuel payment Sutton Coldfield
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk