NDM8651 Welsh Conservatives Debate - Winter fuel payment
NDM8651 Welsh Conservatives Debate - Winter fuel payment
NDM8651 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West)
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Expresses deep concern that around 400,000
households in Wales will lose up to £300 per person after the UK Government’s
decision to end the universal winter fuel payment.
2. Notes the Welsh Government's Cabinet
Secretary for Culture and Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip's response to
WQ93698 where she stated
that the UK Government's decision to end the winter fuel payment will risk
pushing some pensioners into fuel poverty.
3. Calls on the UK Government to reverse its
decision to end the universal winter fuel payment.
The following amendments were tabled:
Amendment 1 Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
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To propose that the Senedd:
1. Recognises that the UK Government has made
difficult choices, such as changes to the winter fuel allowance eligibility, as
a result of 14 years of economic mismanagement.
2. Welcomes the commitment to the triple lock
and a targeted approach to the Warm Home Discount
3. Agrees that maximising incomes, building
financial resilience, and putting money back into people’s pockets are
priorities to help alleviate the impact of high energy prices, and encourages
people to find out about the financial support they may be entitled to through
Advicelink Cymru.
4. Supports the principle of a social tariff
to protect the most vulnerable customers, and calls on OFGEM to reform standing
charges.
Amendment 2 Heledd
Fychan (South Wales Central)
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Regrets that the withdrawal of the inclusive winter fuel payment provision is a continuation of the austerity agenda of the previous UK Conservative Government.
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Type: For information
First published: 20/09/2024