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Written question asked by Lord Lipsey (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 December 2021. It was answered by Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 December 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Winter Fuel Payment: Cohabitation

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to prevent two separate Winter Fuel Allowances being offered to a cohabiting couple who own two properties.

Answer

Entitlement to a Winter Fuel Payment is based on the circumstances of the household which the claimant has reported as their permanent address. Claimants of benefits, pensions and Winter Fuel Payments have an obligation to report relevant changes to the Department, including changes of address and (where material to entitlement) changes to their household make-up.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4196
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Cohabitation Winter fuel payment
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk