Under-occupancy Penalty
Debate between Liz Saville Roberts and Justin Tomlinson(8 years, 10 months ago)
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Justin Tomlinson
I thank my hon. Friend for putting that point so eloquently.
Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) (PC)
Gwynedd Council should be praised for adding extra money over and above the insufficient, arbitrary and tokenistic discretionary housing payments. Will the Government increase discretionary payments until we get the Supreme Court ruling?
Justin Tomlinson
We have committed the considerable amount of £870 million over this Parliament. At the halfway point of the year, most local authorities had not spent even 50% of that money. I hope that they will continue to examine ways to support those who are vulnerable, and I give credit to the hon. Lady’s local authority if it is taking extra steps.