§ David WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people over 60 qualify for the £200 Winter Fuel Allowance in Telford. [93282]
§ Mr. McCartneyThe information is not available in the format requested. Most, but not all, people aged 60 and over are eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment. The vast majority of those eligible receive their payment automatically, without the need to claim. Of those who need to claim, it is up to the individual to choose whether to do so.
However, for winter 2001–02, payments of £200 were made to some 6,500 people living in Telford.
Note:Figure is rounded to the nearest hundred.Source:Matching Intelligence Data Analysis Service Winter Fuels Payment 2001–02.