Department for Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 6 September 2024.
Rachael Maskell
Labour/Co-operative, York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the number of households that are impacted by the two child benefit cap and the ending of their Winter Fuel Allowance.
Emma Reynolds
The Parliamentary Secretary, HM Treasury, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
The two-child limit does not apply in Pension Credit
No estimate has been made of the number of households that are impacted by the policy to support a maximum of two children and the ending of their Winter Fuel Payment.
This government is committed to pensioners – everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement.
We know there are low-income pensioners who aren’t claiming Pension Credit, and we urge those people to apply. This will passport them to receive Winter Fuel Payment alongside other benefits – hundreds of pounds that could really help them. We will ensure that the poorest pensioners get the support they need. There are other pensioners who are eligible for Winter fuel payment as they claim other means tested benefits.
Yes3 people think so
No2 people think not
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