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Written question asked by Lord Layton (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 April 1999. It was answered by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 April 1999.


Hollis of Heigham, Baroness

Question
Whether they will continue to differentiate between "old" and "new" mortgages in calculating qualifying periods for housing benefit; and whether they intend to lengthen the qualifying periods of both "old" and "new" mortgages for housing benefit. [HL 2059] [HL 2060].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 2059; 600 c26WA
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Benefits rules Housing benefit Interest payments Mortgages Social security benefits