Written questions

Local Housing Allowance: Wales

Commons · Question 94997 · Tabled 26 Nov 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 3 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Ann Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the impact of not uprating Local Housing Allowance on homelessness in Wales.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 3 Dec 2025

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State confirmed in his Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS1101) that Local Housing Allowance rates and the benefit cap will not be increased for 2026-27. He considered a range of factors, including the rentals levels ...