§ Mr. Peter DuncanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps she is taking to maximise the take-up of the winter-fuel allowance in Scotland. [45341]
§ Mr. FoulkesMost people who are eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment do not have to claim. For those people who do need to claim, or who have other queries about the Payments, the Department for Work and Pensions have set up a Winter Fuel Payment help-line; the number is 08459 15 15 15. The DWP have also placed advertisements in the press, issued leaflets and posters and placed information on the internet.