Before a vote by the whole House today, Parliament debated the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 as proposed by the Government, which was followed by the Opposition Day Debate on the impact of the proposed changes to Winter Fuel Payment.
According to estimated data for Sussex Weald, nearly 93% of those residents who currently receive Winter Fuel Payments would no longer be entitled to them. This means over 20,000 residents in Sussex Weald will be impacted by the changes proposed.
Nusrat Ghani MP said: “I know from my correspondence and constituency surgeries that this issue is hugely important and worrying to Sussex Weald residents. I recognise the concern and distress that the changes to Winter Fuel Payment entitlements have caused to those that were previously eligible to receive it. I will continue to do everything I can to support those pensioners who need my assistance and continue to raise individual cases to Ministers to ensure that the impact of these changes on Sussex Weald residents is fully recognised.”
