§ Mr. Marksasked the Secretary of State for the Social Services what representations he has received on the effects of the housing benefits scheme on tenants on supplementary benefit whose councils operate rent-free weeks; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiFollowing inquiries from a number of local authorities, the Department issued a circular letter, HB82(3), on 25 October setting out the Department's approach to this matter. A copy has been placed in the Library of the House.