§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on the future of housing benefit in Wales. [60544]
§ Angela EagleWe have announced a project to simplify the Housing Benefit rules and regulations and to improve delivery of the benefit. We are working closely with local government associations and with other Government Departments with the aim of ensuring that we make Housing Benefit a simple and understandable benefit which is administered efficiently and securely. Any changes in the rules of entitlement will apply throughout Great Britain.