HC Deb 20 July 1994 vol 247 c260W
Mr. Steen

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he will follow up a letter to the hon. Member for South Hams, dated 24 June, regarding the review of the current rules for paying housing benefit to prisoners, and the effect of this policy on Mr. and Mrs. Shelston of Wembury, near Plymouth; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hague

We are currently looking at the issues involving the payment of housing benefit to certain prisoners. A statement will be made when these inquiries are completed.