Winter Fuel Payments

Treasury written question – answered at on 17 December 2018.

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Photo of Gregory Campbell Gregory Campbell Shadow DUP Spokesperson (International Development), Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many senior citizens that were entitled to the winter fuel payment in 2017 were higher rate tax payers.

Photo of Elizabeth Truss Elizabeth Truss The Chief Secretary to the Treasury

HMRC does not hold detailed information on individuals who are entitled to Winter Fuel Payments. The Winter Fuel Payment is a household benefit, where eligibility is based on a number of factors.

Information on the eligibility for winter fuel payments can be found in the link below:

https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility

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