Written question asked by Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Monday, 13 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Social Security Benefits
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the benefit cap on people living in regions with high housing costs outside of Greater London; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) aligning the benefit cap with Local Housing Allowance rates and (b) exempting housing-related benefits from a benefits cap set at a lower rate.
- Answer
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No assessment has been made and there are no current plans to change the policy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 24509
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Social security benefits
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- 2024-05-13 16:40:10 +0100
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