§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he will announce the proposed changes to the housing benefit regulations; and if he will make a statement. [31822]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThe Housing Benefit (General) Amendment Regulations 1995 are today being laid before the House. The changes will come into force on 2 January 1996, allowing local authorities time to make the necessary arrangements for implementation.