§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what relationship exists between the living expenses of homeless families in bed-and-breakfast accommodation paid through income support and the hotel charges paid to landlords by local authorities.
§ Mr. BurtIncome support provides help with day-to-day living expenses. Housing benefit is available to people in bed-and-breakfast accommodation to help with reasonable charges. Arrangements made between landlords and local authorities are a matter for them.