Context
Discussion about the provision of winter fuel payments and potential funding increases in line with inflation.
Question
I thank the Minister for that very positive answer. What assessment has been made of the impact of increasing the winter fuel payment in line with inflation? Given the increase in the cost of living, does he believe that current winter fuel payments are up to the standard in terms of how far they will go to support those who are eligible?
Answer from Torsten Bell (Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury)
Our priority at the moment is to extend eligibility for the winter fuel payment, as the hon. Member and I have discussed on a number of occasions, but obviously that sits within a wider set of support. He will have seen the extension to the warm home discount announced in recent days and the extension of the household support fund.
Not addressed: The assessment of the impact of increasing winter fuel payments in line with inflation was not addressed.
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