Written question WQ94671
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 10 days
Question
What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to prevent pensioners from having to decide between heating and eating this winter, in the light of cuts to the winter fuel payments?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip
On 10 September 2024, I wrote to every Member of the Senedd and every Welsh Member of Parliament to let them know about the targeted support we are giving to people who need it most. Annex A provided information on the support available for people who may be concerned about heating their homes and for those who may be in food poverty.
On Tuesday 22 October I issued a Written Statement announcing that Welsh Government is funding £1.5m for safe and warm spaces in the community. We continue to invest in our fuel voucher and discretionary assistance schemes to help people in crisis with fuel costs.