HC Deb 21 June 1999 vol 333 c293W
Mr. Waterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to abolish the single room rent limits for housing benefit; and if he will make a statement. [87175]

Angela Eagle

We are currently examining all the available research evidence, including our own research, to ascertain the impact of rent restrictions on tenants and the private rental market. We will take account of the findings in our current review of Housing Benefit.