Winter Fuel Payments: British Nationals Abroad
(asked on 5th November 2014) - View Source
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what representations he has received on the future of the winter fuel allowance for UK citizens living in mainland France on a state pension; and if he will make a statement.
This question was answered on 10th November 2014
We have received correspondence relating to Winter Fuel Payments, to which we have replied.
The Government intends to bring in an eligibility criterion derived from average winter temperatures with payments going only to eligible people living in EEA countries with cold climates. Legislation will need to be passed before any change can be made.