PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Winter Fuel Payment (4 September 2024)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024, whether (a) a regulatory impact assessment, (b) an equality impact assessment, (c) an environmental principles assessment and (d) a family test assessment was produced for the policy.

Asked by:
Mel Stride (Conservative)

A regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this legislation because the effect is on individuals and private households rather than businesses or voluntary sector organisations.

A Family Test assessment, an environmental principles assessment and an equality analysis were produced as part of the Governments decision-making process in line with the requirements of the Public Sector Equality Duties.

Answered by:
Emma Reynolds (Labour)
12 September 2024