Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many senior citizens that were entitled to the winter fuel payment in 2017 were higher rate tax payers.

HMRC does not hold detailed information on individuals who are entitled to Winter Fuel Payments. The Winter Fuel Payment is a household benefit, where eligibility is based on a number of factors.

Information on the eligibility for winter fuel payments can be found in the link below:

https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility