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Local Housing Allowance: Uprating

Asked by Mary GlindonLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 26006

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of annually uprating Local Housing Allowance to the 30th percentile of local market rents.

Answered by Department for Work and Pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.

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