The Prime Minister insisted he did not want to cut the allowance worth hundreds of pounds but said the move would help "fix the foundations" of the economy.
However, critics accused the Government of wanting to avoid scrutiny over the hugely unpopular plans, which will formally come into force on September 16.
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said: "Labour are running scared over their plans to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners.
"Not only do they want to block Parliament having a say on their plans, they have not published an impact assessment as they want to hide the true costs to pensioners.
"There is no reason not to grant this debate and vote on this other than to ride roughshod over Parliament.
"The only reason Labour aren't granting one is because they are running scared of asking their own MPs to vote on this matter. Labour made this choice and they cannot defend it." The Liberal Democrats tabled a motion yesterday to block the Government's proposals through a debate and vote in Parliament.
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