All 1 Debates between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Carrington

Local Housing Allowance Rates

Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Carrington
Wednesday 22nd February 2023

(1 year, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Viscount Younger of Leckie Portrait Viscount Younger of Leckie (Con)
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I certainly do not have an estimate of what the evictions will be, but we are very aware of the pressures around and we focus on the homelessness prevention grant, which is given out. That is to ensure that people are not evicted from their homes. It is very important that we do whatever we can to support people with their houses, particularly in areas where there is the greatest pressure, and the homelessness prevention grant will help as an extra comfort blanket for that.

Lord Carrington Portrait Lord Carrington (CB)
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My Lords, what proportion of people receiving the local housing allowance are unemployed and therefore heavily dependent on this money to pay their rent?