AQW 28803/17-22 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities whether she plans to update the Local Housing Allowance to ensure that people who are private rental tenants are not penalised for having underused bedrooms, in the same way as social housing tenants are supported through the Social Sector Size Criteria mitigations.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 27 January 2022
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 27 January 2022
- Answer due by
- 11 February 2022
- Answered
- 2 March 202234 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
I recently appointed an independent panel to take forward a review of welfare mitigation measures. As part of this review the panel have been tasked with identifying the need for a future mitigation package and making recommendations for consideration.
I expect the independent panel to consider a wide range of possible new mitigation measures including support for people affected by the Local Housing Allowance.