Lord Campbell of Croyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will extend the winter fuel payments system to severely disabled people. [HL2984]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions (Baroness Hollis of Heigham)Help is already available through disability benefits and the disability premium in income support in recognition of the extra costs, including heating, which disabled people may have. There are no plans to extend the winter fuel payment scheme to disabled people under age 60.