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Written question asked by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru) on Thursday, 14 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 July 2022 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Local Housing Allowance: Uprating

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department conducted a public sector equality duty assessment on its decision to discontinue uprating Local Housing Allowance in line with the 30th percentile of market rates.

Answer

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) determines the maximum financial support available for renters in the private rented sector.

The Secretary of State has complied with her duties under the Equality Act 2010 in respect of her decisions on the LHA. Copies of the equality analysis for the decisions on LHA rates for 2021-22 and 2022-23 were placed in the House of Commons Library on 26 April 2022.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36704
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Equality Uprating Local housing allowance
Link
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