§ Mr. ColemanTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what representations he has received regarding the introduction of a standard housing allowance; and if he will make a statement. [143835]
§ Mr. PondWe consulted both formally and informally on the Government's proposals for a Local Housing Allowance.
The formal consultation exercise was conducted through the Social Security Advisory Committee. The Committee received 73 responses from both individuals and organisations with an interest in the Local Housing Allowance reforms. Our response is set out on the Command Paper 5955 which was presented to Parliament on 24 September 2003; a copy is in the Library.