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Written question asked by Barry Field (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 November 1988. It was answered by Peter Lloyd (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 November 1988 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Untitled Written question

Question
What capital is judged to be of those residents in sheltered accommodation who have no other capital for purposes of housing benefit other than their homes which they have leased to housing authorities in exchange for sheltered accommodation; what is position of leasehold dwellings where lease has been granted in exchange for sheltered accommodation for purposes of calculating housing benefit, where individual has no other capital asset.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
139 c646W;139 c642W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Capital rules Capital Housing benefit Leasehold Owner occupation Sheltered housing
Contains statistics
Yes