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Second Report - The Cost of Living
Work and Pensions Committee
HC 129
Published 27 July 2022
Government response
Third Special Report - The cost of living: Government Response to the Committee’s Second Report of Session 2022–23 · published 8 Sep 2022
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 11
The Committee welcomes the Government’s swift action and range of measures introduced in response to...
Conclusion
The Committee welcomes the Government’s swift action and range of measures introduced in response to the cost of living crisis. It is clear that these will offset some of the increased costs for households living in poverty. However, we have …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the impact of the cost of living crisis on specific vulnerable groups and describes its communication efforts to ensure people receive their full benefit entitlements, including the Help for Households campaign and a dedicated online hub.
Department for Work and Pensions
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
The reset of Local Housing Allowance to cover the 30th percentile of rents was a...
Recommendation
The reset of Local Housing Allowance to cover the 30th percentile of rents was a welcome intervention at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the increase has since been eroded by rising housing costs. Some parts of the country …
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Government Response Summary
The government describes measures to improve access to home ownership and states that LHA rates are not intended to cover all rents in all areas and are forecast to continue at their current level through to 2025-26, but this will be reviewed annually.
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
We welcome the decision by the Government to exempt the cost of living payments from...
Recommendation
We welcome the decision by the Government to exempt the cost of living payments from the benefit cap so that those most in need of support can receive it. This decision suggests, however, that the Department knows that the cap …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the recommendation for reviewing the benefit cap and states that the Secretary of State is reviewing further advice on this.
Department for Work and Pensions
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