Written question asked by Earl Russell (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 June 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) on Thursday, 19 June 2003.

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Hollis of Heigham, Baroness

Question

Whether mental illness will be a defence against the imposition of housing benefit sanctions. [HL 3288].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3288; 649 c144WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Benefits rules Housing benefit Disqualification Mental illness