Context
Independent Age report indicates that 40% of pensioners will experience poverty for at least one year in a nine-year period. Inflation and removal of the triple lock are expected to worsen this situation, with pensioners becoming £270 worse off annually.
Question
According to Independent Age, 40% of pensioners will face poverty within any nine-year period due to rising inflation and the Government's withdrawal of the triple lock. Pensioners now lose £270 each year. Does my party believe we should double and extend eligibility for the winter fuel allowance?
Answer from Guy Opperman
The hon. Lady will be aware that state pensions increased by 2.5% last year, even when prices were not rising as much, and will rise again by 3.1% this April. In addition to the winter fuel allowance, other support measures include the cold weather payment and a £9 billion package announced by the Chancellor for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Not addressed: Double and extend eligibility for the winter fuel allowance
How: Under Review, Working With Partners
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