Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1003262)

For heavens sake we have things like computers these days, I actually think people should have to apply for cold weather payments, with the parameters set out, I can't actually see a millionaire or somebody on a very high pension income (and their are a lot of those) actually applying for this benefit knowing they aint a snowballs chance of getting it, or why would they want to, maybe if this was more fairer those in genuine need might even get a bit more

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1003262)

For heavens sake we have things like computers these days, I actually think people should have to apply for cold weather payments, with the parameters set out, I can't actually see a millionaire or somebody on a very high pension income (and their are a lot of those) actually applying for this benefit knowing they aint a snowballs chance of getting it, or why would they want to, maybe if this was more fairer those in genuine need might even get a bit more

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1003264)

So instead of the computer automatically adding winter fuel payments to accounts according to the age of the person in the database, you intend to employ people to examine applications and input data.

There will be additional costs of detecting fraud of the people who lied on their application.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 1003263)

Being such a young fella I don't know how you go about getting this payment, as an old codger please could you explain it to me? :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1003268)

.. and lets not forget the £25 add ons every time the temp hits freezing for 7 consecutive days

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1003279)

That '£25 add on' is automatically computer generated to those people who have already been means tested (those on Pension Credit only)

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1003262)

For heavens sake we have things like computers these days, I actually think people should have to apply for cold weather payments, with the parameters set out, I can't actually see a millionaire or somebody on a very high pension income (and their are a lot of those) actually applying for this benefit knowing they ain't a snowballs chance of getting it, or why would they want to, maybe if this was more fairer those in genuine need might even get a bit more

Originally Posted by accyman (Post 1003132)

was that you ?

didnt recognize you with the new zimmer frame.Were you on your way to pick up your new dentures :D

Originally Posted by duggie (Post 1003208)

family 1 get a free house and a huge reduction in council tax.

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1003463)

It was just on the news, in London homeless under 25 has doubled from 300 people to 600 in the last year! Is this linked to Tory policy?:alright:

Originally Posted by WestEnd (Post 1003513)

Housing benefit used to pay me £480 for my 2 bed.

They now pay £302 :/

Do the math, it's absolutely ridiculous!