Welcome for increase in Welsh Government's winter support scheme
Clwyd South Senedd member Ken Skates has welcomed news that the Welsh Government's Winter Fuel Support Scheme payment will be doubled to £200 as the cost-of-living crisis intensifies.
Mr Skates said people in Clwyd South were already feeling the squeeze because of cuts to Universal Credit and rising prices.
Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt announced the increase. She said the one-off payment to support eligible households with rising energy bills and costs is part of the Welsh Government’s bespoke Household Support Fund.
She said this was providing £51 million of targeted support for families and the most vulnerable in society.
Mr Skates said: "People who have already received a £100 payment under the scheme do not need to anything – they will receive a further £100 soon.
"Local authorities will process new applications from eligible households."
He said the Welsh Government will also make an announcement soon on what it will do with its £175m share following the council tax rebate announced for England this week.
