§ Mr. Austin-WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what assessment he has made of the likely effect of his proposed changes to housing benefit rules, which take effect from October, on those living in housing association-owned special needs hostels and sheltered housing for the elderly. [23079]
§ Mr. Roger EvansI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Stockport (Ms Coffey) on 2 May,Official Report, column 165.
§ Mr. Austin-WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received regarding his proposed changes to housing benefit rules, which take effect from October; and if he will make a statement. [23080]
§ Mr. Roger EvansWe await the report from the Social Security Advisory Committee following its public consultation exercise on our proposals for housing benefit changes from October 1995. We have also formally consulted the local authority associations, from which we have received representations. In addition, we have received representations from other interested parties, including the National Federation of Housing Associations, the Chartered Institute of Housing and the National Association of Citizens' Advice Bureaux, as well as individuals.