HC Deb 11 February 1997 vol 290 c170W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on the contents of the further representations he has received from Welsh Women's Aid in relation to the guidelines to local authorities with respect to housing benefit entitlement for women leaving home because of the threat of domestic violence; and if he will make a statement. [13844]

Mr. Roger Evans

No further representations have been received from Welsh Women's Aid since its letter of 24 October 1996 to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State. However, departmental officials have exchanged correspondence with Welsh Women's Aid. I am advised that the proposed revised guidance accurately reflects current regulations.