St Austell and Newquay’s Member of Parliament Steve Double has welcomed the news that 23,256 pensioners in the constituency will receive an additional £300 on top of their regular Winter Fuel Payment as the Government’s Pensioner Cost of Living Payments begin to be sent out this week.
These payments will be made directly to over 11 million pensioners already in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment, demonstrating the Conservative Government’s commitment to supporting pensioners with rising costs through the winter. In addition to this £300 uplift, Pensioners will also receive their regular Winter Fuel Payment. The Energy Price Guarantee will also help to keep household energy bills as low as possible – saving the typical household £900 this winter. Every household is also benefitting from a £400 grant, automatically deducted from their energy bills, as the Government takes real action to help people with the cost of living.
Commenting, Steve said: “I campaigned hard for the Government to uphold its Manifesto commitment and keep the State Pension Triple Lock, which will include the biggest State Pension increase in history next year.”
“I was delighted to see the Chancellor commit to this at his Autumn Statement last week, but there is always more to do help our most vulnerable with the cost of living crisis brought about by Putin’s war on Ukraine.”
“That is why I am pleased to see the Government this week begin its additional payment of £300 to pensioner households as well as their regular payment from the Winter Fuel Payment scheme.”
“I will continue to do all I can to work with the Government as its response to the cost of living crisis continues to evolve, and ensure that the voices of people living and working in St Austell and Newquay are heard as part of this.”
Commenting, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said:
“We know the pressures pensioners across the country are facing which is why we’re providing all pensioner households with an additional £300 on top of their Winter Fuel Payments to heat their homes and stay warm this winter.
“This extra payment is just one part of the wider support package the Government is delivering to help with rising bills, including the biggest State Pension increase in history.
“We will continue to support the most vulnerable as we deal with the impact of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine and the aftermath of the pandemic – as demonstrated by the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement announcement of additional help to follow next year.”