"I was just coming to that. Yes, I do think it is unfair.
The Bill proposes that from April 2013 the local housing allowance should be uprated in line with the consumer prices index rather than real rent increases. I shall avoid the temptation to reopen the debate about whether …..." John Leech - View Speech
"Yes, that is true, and it might lead to people being forced to go into private rented accommodation and not having a protected tenancy.
I want to comment on the proposals to cap benefit at £500 a week for families and £350 for a single person with no children. I …..." John Leech - View Speech