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Written question asked by Earl Russell (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 June 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 June 2003.


Hollis of Heigham, Baroness

Question
Further to paragraph 17 of the consultation paper 'Housing Benefit Sanctions and Anti-social behaviour', what meaning they attach to the phrase 'any sanction must take proper account of peoples circumstances'; and whether they believe these words require them to discover what alternative source of legal income is open to those so sanctioned. [HL 3173].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 3173; 649 c114WA
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Benefits rules Anti-social behaviour Housing benefit Disqualification Personal income Low incomes Recipients