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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord McAvoy (Labour). It was answered by Lord Freud (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 October 2013.

Scotland: Underoccupancy Charge

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the report published by the Scottish Parliament about the effects of the under-occupancy charge in Scotland.

Answer

My Lords, the Scottish Parliament’s report is an interesting and reasoned discussion of the early months of this policy. It suggests that it is difficult to assess impact at this stage, a view that we share. That is why we are undertaking a two-year evaluation on the effects of the policy. Initial findings will be available in 2014, the final report published in late 2015.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
748 cc1180-2 
Session
2013-14
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Benefits rules Housing benefit Scotland Social rented housing Housing occupancy
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk