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Written question asked by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Friday, 6 September 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 September 2024. It was answered by Baroness Sherlock (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 September 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Pensioners: Christmas Bonus

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend (1) to remove the £10 Christmas bonus for qualifying pensioners, or (2) to restore it to its original value as a percentage of the basic pension.

Answer

The Government has no current plans to revise the arrangements for the Christmas Bonus.

The Christmas Bonus is an annual, tax-free, lump sum payment to pensioners and to working age people who are in receipt of certain qualifying benefits during the relevant week which is usually the first full week in December.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL854
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Pensioners Christmas bonus
Link
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