Written questions

Social Security Benefits: Private Rented Housing

Commons · Question 60308 · Tabled 16 Jun 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 24 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to help incentivise private landlords to rent to benefit recipients.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 24 Jun 2025

Rental discrimination against people who receive benefits has no place in a fair and modern housing market. The Renters’ Rights Bill takes direct action to stop discriminatory practices against households receiving benefits in the private rented sector. I...