Committees

Support for housing costs in the reformed welfare system

Inquiry

This inquiry considers the Government's welfare reforms in relation to housing benefits. It specifically looks at:

  • Local Housing Allowance reforms
  • Direct payment of housing costs to claimants
  • Household benefit cap
  • Social sector size criteria
  • Localised council tax support

This inquiry explores the implications of the reforms for: landlords, local authorities, and claimants, particularly those in vulnerable groups. The inquiry considers new and innovative responses to the changes to housing support already taking place, which could help shape future approaches.

Work news

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Vulnerable suffering as result of housing welfare reforms
2 April 2014
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Committee to publish report on reforms to housing costs
28 March 2014
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Committee's meeting with Ministers to discuss support for housing costs
6 February 2014
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Committee announces new housing costs evidence session
29 January 2014
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Housing Benefit claimants' representatives questioned on support for housing costs
15 January 2014
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Support for housing costs inquiry - evidence session announced
31 October 2013
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Support for housing costs in the reformed welfare system
23 July 2013
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