Written question asked by Baroness Harman (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Roger Evans (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: What consultations his Department held with the Department of the Environment over the effects of the proposed housing benefit regulations which restrict the single room rent to single people aged 25 to 59 years; what assessment he has made of these effects; and what plans he has to transfer funds to the Department of the Environment as a consequence.

Answer: Ms Harman: To ask the Secretary of State for social Security what consultations his Departments held with the Department of the Environment over the effects of the proposed housing benefit regulations which restrict the single room rent to single people aged 25 to 59 years; what assessment he has made of these effects; and what plans he has to transfer funds to the Department of the Environment as a consequence. [21131] Mr. Roger Evans: There was full consultation as normal between all Departments with an interest in this matter both prior to and after the proposal was announced. The current expenditure plans make no provision for a transfer to the Department of the Environment as a result.

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