Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 21 November 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.
Welfare Reform Bill
When may we know the answer to that point? Conventionally, under homelessness legislation, anyone who loses their home by virtue of a failure to pay their rent is regarded as intentionally homeless. If they have children, they may get some help on grounds of vulnerability and the local authority may temporarily rehouse them. However, in future the local authority has only to give them guidance into the private rented sector, where they will be stuck. It is not a casual question. Unless we redefine the homelessness legislation from 1972 onwards, these families will be crucified.
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- 732 c353GC
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- 2010-12
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- House of Lords Grand Committee
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- Disability Disability living allowance Child benefit Childcare Housing benefit Housing Families Education Income Industrial injuries Overpayments Prisoners Lone parents Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Training Young people Personal independence payment Universal credit
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- Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
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