Written questions

Homelessness: Wales

Commons · Question 44810 · Tabled 7 Apr 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 23 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Steve Witherden

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the spare room subsidy on homelessness in Wales.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 23 Apr 2025

The Secretary of State has not had discussions with the Welsh Government specifically about the Removal Spare Room Subsidy (RSRS) and homelessness in Wales. Housing is devolved to the Welsh Government and social security is reserved to the UK Government. ...