Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Increase in AME Budgets

12 November 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Torsten Bell Lab Swansea West

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Department for Work and Pensions received approval from HM Treasury to increase its non-voted AME budget by 1,610,000,000.
  • The budget increase is to fund the Winter Fuel Payment increases as per the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2025.
  • The statement was made in response to an issue raised by Torsten Bell, MP for Swansea West.

Issue summary

The statement discusses an increase in the Department for Work and Pensions' non-voted AME budgets.

Action requested

The Department has received approval from HM Treasury to increase the non-voted AME budget by £1,610,000,000 to fund Winter Fuel Payment increases as per the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2025.

Key facts

  • The AME budget will be increased by £1,610,000,000.
  • This increase is for non-voted AME budgets and total AME budget control.
  • The funding is to support increases in the Winter Fuel Payment.
  • The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2025 guide this adjustment.
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