Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 16
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Social housing rent increases transfer costs onto central Government via DWP benefits.
Conclusion
A significant percentage of rent in the social housing sector is ultimately borne by the Department for Work and Pensions through benefits. As a result, rent increases could end up transferring costs onto central Government finances.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 28 November 2024. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗