It is thought the Scottish government has found some additional money to help older people in need of assistance this winter but that this funding will be a relatively small amount.
An estimated 900,000 people in Scotland are losing out because of the chancellor's decision to cut universal provision of winter fuel payments.
That came as part of a package of measures aimed at closing what Labour has called a "black hole" in public finances left over by the previous Conservative government.
The Scottish government, which had been due to introduce a replacement benefit north of the border in April, had said Labour's move left it £150m short and with no choice but to push those plans back until late 2025.
In August, Somerville said she had "no choice" but to follow the UK government's decision to limit those pensioners who qualify for the payment.
That came as Scotland’s finance secretary ordered ministers to “constrain all but essential" spending to help pay for public sector pay deals.
