Written question asked by Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Local Housing Allowance: Wales
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the impact of not uprating Local Housing Allowance on homelessness in Wales.
- Answer
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My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State confirmed in his Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS1101) that Local Housing Allowance rates and the benefit cap will not be increased for 2026-27. He considered a range of factors, including the rentals levels across Great Britain, the wider fiscal context and welfare priorities. This included the decision to prioritise removing the two child limit, which will lift 450k children out of poverty.
Responsibility for housing and homelessness is devolved to the Welsh Government, while social security is reserved to the UK Government.
Discretionary Housing Payments are available from local authorities for those who face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 94997
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Statutory Review of State Pension and Benefit Rates: 2026/27
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
- Subjects
- Homelessness Wales Local housing allowance Uprating
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