§ 23. Mr. AllanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what assessment he has made of the impact of the Housing Benefit verification regulations on Housing Benefit claimants. [141824]
§ Angela EagleThe Verification Framework secures the gateway onto Housing Benefit by defining the minimum standards for collecting evidence before a claim can be paid. When operated efficiently by local authorities, it 73W ensures that claims can be assessed accurately from the start, ensuring that honest claimants are paid the right amount.