Covid-19: Social and Economic Inequalities Debate

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Lord Fowler

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Covid-19: Social and Economic Inequalities

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Monday 26th October 2020

(4 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Penn Portrait Baroness Penn (Con)
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I will certainly ensure that the Treasury finds out about the Ride Out Recession Alliance, if it is not aware of its work already. I agree with the noble Lord about the benefits of preventing homelessness and many other issues. During the pandemic we have increased the value of the local housing allowance to help people stay in their own homes, even if they have suffered adverse economic effects from the pandemic.

Lord Fowler Portrait The Lord Speaker (Lord Fowler)
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My Lords, the time allowed for this Question has elapsed. We now come to the second Oral Question.