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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Cost of Living: Pensioners

Monday 5 December 2022 · 4 questions

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Answered 3 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • All pensioner households are receiving an extra 300 for energy this winter
  • Pension credit recipients have received a second cost of living payment of 324 in November
  • The state pension has doubled since 2010, and additional payments are provided to help with the cost of living

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Evennett Con
Economy Benefits & Welfare
Context

The cost of living has increased, putting financial pressure on pensioners.

Question

What steps is the Department taking to support pensioners with increases in the cost of living?

Answer from Laura Trott

All pensioner households are receiving an extra £300 for energy this winter. Pension credit recipients have received a second cost of living payment of £324 in November.

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Q2 Cat Smith Lab Lancaster and Wyre
Benefits & Welfare
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Rural pensioners face unique challenges with the cost of living crisis, including delays in receiving alternative fuel payments and increased bus ticket prices.

Question

What steps are being taken to support rural pensioners dealing with these issues?

Answer from Laura Trott

We are giving pensioners £850 and those on pension credit £1,500 this winter to help them manage the rising cost of living.

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Q3 David Evennett Con
Benefits & Welfare
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The Government has introduced a £300 boost to the winter fuel payment for pensioners.

Question

Will the Minister encourage pensioners on low incomes to apply for pension credit and access additional support?

Answer from Laura Trott

I thank my right hon. Friend for his question. Any pensioner receiving less than £182.60 a week should look into their eligibility and claim by December 18th to receive the backdated cost of living payment.

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Q4 Matt Rodda Lab Reading Central
Benefits & Welfare
Context

Pensioners are experiencing the cost of living crisis and have been left frustrated by government delays.

Question

How many pensioners will be without heating this winter due to government delays?

Answer from Laura Trott

The state pension has doubled since 2010, and we are providing additional payments to help with the cost of living.

Not addressed: Number of pensioners expected to face heating issues

How: Highlighting Record Rise In State Pension, Pointing Out Government'S Support

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