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1648861

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Universal Credit: Private Rented Housing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what data his Department holds on the number of households in the private rented sector in receipt of universal credit with the housing element in payment; how many and what proportion of those households have rents that exceed the local housing allowance (LHA); and what the median average gap is between the rent and the LHA for those households where rent exceeds the LHA for each local authority area in (a) England, (b) Scotland and (c) Wales for the most recent period for which data are available.
	tabling member constituency	Westminster North
	tabling member printed	Ms Karen Buck
	uin	191728
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2023 answer text <p>The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) determines the maximum housing support for tenants in the private rented sector. LHA rates are not intended to cover all rents in all areas. Data on local LHA rates and averages can be found in the attachments provided.</p><p> </p><p>In 2020 we spent almost £1 billion increasing LHA rates. These rates were aligned to the 30th percentile of market rents in Broad Rental Market Areas (BRMA) across the country, therefore in those areas with higher rent costs this is reflected in higher LHA rates for that BRMA. In 2022/23, the Government is projected to spend around £30 billion to support renters. This is approximately 1.4% of GDP, more than any other OECD country, with the next highest being 0.9% of GDP.</p><p> </p><p>Information on the legislation increasing LHA rates to 30<sup>th</sup> percentile in April 2020 can be found <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/371/regulation/4" target="_blank">here.</a> Information on the legislation maintaining LHA rates at their current rates for 2023/24 can be found <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/6/contents/made" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p> </p><p>For those who face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs and need further support, Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) are available from local authorities. Since 2011 the Government has provided nearly £1.6 billion in DHP funding to local authorities.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that rents are increasing. However, the challenging fiscal environment means that difficult decisions have been necessary to ensure support is targeted effectively. Overall, the Government is providing total support of over £94 billion over 2022/23 and 2023/24 to help households and individuals with the rising cost of living.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies attachment 1 file name Attachment.xlsx title Attachment 2 file name Attachment 2.xlsx title Attachment 2 question first answered 17/07/2023 16:04:45 question first ministerially corrected 21/07/2023 13:52:30 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies previous answer version 88042 answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies attachment 1 file name Attachment.xlsx title Attachment
	tabling member	199 label Biography information for Ms Karen Buck

1648862

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2023
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Universal Credit: Private Rented Housing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of those households in receipt of universal credit with the housing element in payment had rents that exceeded the local housing allowance (LHA) in (a) March 2020, (b) March 2021, (c) March 2022 and (d) March 2023; and what the median average gap is between the rent and the LHA for those households where rent exceeds the LHA in (a) England, (b) Scotland and (c) Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Westminster North
	tabling member printed	Ms Karen Buck
	uin	191729
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2023 answer text <p>The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) determines the maximum housing support for tenants in the private rented sector. LHA rates are not intended to cover all rents in all areas. Data on local LHA rates and averages can be found in the attachments provided.</p><p> </p><p>In 2020 we spent almost £1 billion increasing LHA rates. These rates were aligned to the 30th percentile of market rents in Broad Rental Market Areas (BRMA) across the country, therefore in those areas with higher rent costs this is reflected in higher LHA rates for that BRMA. In 2022/23, the Government is projected to spend around £30 billion to support renters. This is approximately 1.4% of GDP, more than any other OECD country, with the next highest being 0.9% of GDP.</p><p> </p><p>Information on the legislation increasing LHA rates to 30<sup>th</sup> percentile in April 2020 can be found <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/371/regulation/4" target="_blank">here.</a> Information on the legislation maintaining LHA rates at their current rates for 2023/24 can be found <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/6/contents/made" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p> </p><p>For those who face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs and need further support, Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) are available from local authorities. Since 2011 the Government has provided nearly £1.6 billion in DHP funding to local authorities.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that rents are increasing. However, the challenging fiscal environment means that difficult decisions have been necessary to ensure support is targeted effectively. Overall, the Government is providing total support of over £94 billion over 2022/23 and 2023/24 to help households and individuals with the rising cost of living.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies attachment 1 file name Attachment.xlsx title Attachment 2 file name Attachment 2.xlsx title Attachment 2 question first answered 17/07/2023 16:04:45 question first ministerially corrected 21/07/2023 13:52:09 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies previous answer version 88046 answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies attachment 1 file name Attachment.xlsx title Attachment
	tabling member	199 label Biography information for Ms Karen Buck

1419575

	registered interest
	date	03/02/2022
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Universal Credit: Disqualification
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many universal credit claims were suspended in each month from January 2016 to February 2021.
	tabling member constituency	Edmonton
	tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
	uin	117855
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2022 answer text <p>The increase in suspensions seen from 2020, particularly in May and June 2020 could be attributed to the rapid increase in claims to UC during the Covid pandemic when there were over 10 times the usual number of claims made. Over 550,000 claims for Universal Credit were made in each week ending 26 March and 2 April 2020 compared to an average of 54,000 claims per week before the first national lockdown.</p><p> </p><p>The requested information is provided in the attached spreadsheet.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 11/02/2022 14:29:28 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley attachment 1 file name PQ117855 - Suspended UC Claims.xlsx title Attachment
	tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

1507900

	registered interest
	date	23/09/2022
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Appeals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 7 July 2022 to Question 27677 on Social Security Benefits: Appeals, on what grounds her Department decides to allow an (a) Personal Independence Payment, (b) Universal Credit or (c) Employment and Support Allowance appeal to lapse.
	tabling member constituency	Edmonton
	tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
	uin	55076
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>Information about the processes and actions taken regarding lapsed appeals can be found in the guidance attached.</p><p>To confirm: Where a decision is revised, and appeal lapsed, we will notify the claimant or their representative in writing setting out the reasons for the change of decision, and the relevant appeal rights. Where the revised decision does not give the claimant the level of award they were seeking on appeal the appeal will not be lapsed without agreement from the claimant and, where appropriate, their representative, either by telephone or in writing.</p><p>The revision (and lapse) can be on any ground which has the effect of changing the decision in the claimant’s favour. Each case is considered on its own merits which of course means that the numbers lapsed will vary over time.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Claire Coutinho grouped question UIN 55077 55078 55079 55080 55081 55082 55083 55084 question first answered 13/10/2022 14:34:15 answering member 4806 label Biography information for Claire Coutinho attachment 1 file name Quality Focus July 2021 - Lapsing Appeals.pdf title Attachment
	tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

1507901

	registered interest
	date	23/09/2022
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Appeals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 7 July 2022 to Question 27677 on Social Security Benefits: Appeals, whether her Department reviews every appeal after it is lodged to determine whether to allow an appeal to lapse.
	tabling member constituency	Edmonton
	tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
	uin	55077
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>Information about the processes and actions taken regarding lapsed appeals can be found in the guidance attached.</p><p>To confirm: Where a decision is revised, and appeal lapsed, we will notify the claimant or their representative in writing setting out the reasons for the change of decision, and the relevant appeal rights. Where the revised decision does not give the claimant the level of award they were seeking on appeal the appeal will not be lapsed without agreement from the claimant and, where appropriate, their representative, either by telephone or in writing.</p><p>The revision (and lapse) can be on any ground which has the effect of changing the decision in the claimant’s favour. Each case is considered on its own merits which of course means that the numbers lapsed will vary over time.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Claire Coutinho grouped question UIN 55076 55078 55079 55080 55081 55082 55083 55084 question first answered 13/10/2022 14:34:15 answering member 4806 label Biography information for Claire Coutinho attachment 1 file name Quality Focus July 2021 - Lapsing Appeals.pdf title Attachment
	tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

1507902

	registered interest
	date	23/09/2022
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Appeals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 7 July 2022 to Question 27677 on Social Security Benefits: Appeals, for what reason did the number of lapsed Personal Independence Payment appeals increase between 2013 and 2022.
	tabling member constituency	Edmonton
	tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
	uin	55078
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>Information about the processes and actions taken regarding lapsed appeals can be found in the guidance attached.</p><p>To confirm: Where a decision is revised, and appeal lapsed, we will notify the claimant or their representative in writing setting out the reasons for the change of decision, and the relevant appeal rights. Where the revised decision does not give the claimant the level of award they were seeking on appeal the appeal will not be lapsed without agreement from the claimant and, where appropriate, their representative, either by telephone or in writing.</p><p>The revision (and lapse) can be on any ground which has the effect of changing the decision in the claimant’s favour. Each case is considered on its own merits which of course means that the numbers lapsed will vary over time.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Claire Coutinho grouped question UIN 55076 55077 55079 55080 55081 55082 55083 55084 question first answered 13/10/2022 14:34:15 answering member 4806 label Biography information for Claire Coutinho attachment 1 file name Quality Focus July 2021 - Lapsing Appeals.pdf title Attachment
	tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

1507903

	registered interest
	date	23/09/2022
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Appeals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 7 July 2022 to Question 27677 on Social Security Benefits: Appeals, if she will publish the guidance her Department uses to decide whether or not an appeal should be allowed to lapse.
	tabling member constituency	Edmonton
	tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
	uin	55079
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>Information about the processes and actions taken regarding lapsed appeals can be found in the guidance attached.</p><p>To confirm: Where a decision is revised, and appeal lapsed, we will notify the claimant or their representative in writing setting out the reasons for the change of decision, and the relevant appeal rights. Where the revised decision does not give the claimant the level of award they were seeking on appeal the appeal will not be lapsed without agreement from the claimant and, where appropriate, their representative, either by telephone or in writing.</p><p>The revision (and lapse) can be on any ground which has the effect of changing the decision in the claimant’s favour. Each case is considered on its own merits which of course means that the numbers lapsed will vary over time.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Claire Coutinho grouped question UIN 55076 55077 55078 55080 55081 55082 55083 55084 question first answered 13/10/2022 14:34:15 answering member 4806 label Biography information for Claire Coutinho attachment 1 file name Quality Focus July 2021 - Lapsing Appeals.pdf title Attachment
	tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

1507904

	registered interest
	date	23/09/2022
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Appeals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 7 July 2022 to Question 27677, If she will publish the guidance followed by her Department’s staff when they communicate with claimants to confirm whether or not an appeal has lapsed.
	tabling member constituency	Edmonton
	tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
	uin	55080
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>Information about the processes and actions taken regarding lapsed appeals can be found in the guidance attached.</p><p>To confirm: Where a decision is revised, and appeal lapsed, we will notify the claimant or their representative in writing setting out the reasons for the change of decision, and the relevant appeal rights. Where the revised decision does not give the claimant the level of award they were seeking on appeal the appeal will not be lapsed without agreement from the claimant and, where appropriate, their representative, either by telephone or in writing.</p><p>The revision (and lapse) can be on any ground which has the effect of changing the decision in the claimant’s favour. Each case is considered on its own merits which of course means that the numbers lapsed will vary over time.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Claire Coutinho grouped question UIN 55076 55077 55078 55079 55081 55082 55083 55084 question first answered 13/10/2022 14:34:14 answering member 4806 label Biography information for Claire Coutinho attachment 1 file name Quality Focus July 2021 - Lapsing Appeals.pdf title Attachment
	tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

1507905

	registered interest
	date	23/09/2022
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Appeals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 7 July 2022 to Question 27677 on Social Security Benefits: Appeals, whether her Department informs representatives of claimants that an appeal has lapsed.
	tabling member constituency	Edmonton
	tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
	uin	55081
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>Information about the processes and actions taken regarding lapsed appeals can be found in the guidance attached.</p><p>To confirm: Where a decision is revised, and appeal lapsed, we will notify the claimant or their representative in writing setting out the reasons for the change of decision, and the relevant appeal rights. Where the revised decision does not give the claimant the level of award they were seeking on appeal the appeal will not be lapsed without agreement from the claimant and, where appropriate, their representative, either by telephone or in writing.</p><p>The revision (and lapse) can be on any ground which has the effect of changing the decision in the claimant’s favour. Each case is considered on its own merits which of course means that the numbers lapsed will vary over time.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Claire Coutinho grouped question UIN 55076 55077 55078 55079 55080 55082 55083 55084 question first answered 13/10/2022 14:34:15 answering member 4806 label Biography information for Claire Coutinho attachment 1 file name Quality Focus July 2021 - Lapsing Appeals.pdf title Attachment
	tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

1507906

	registered interest
	date	23/09/2022
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Appeals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 7 July 2022 to Question 27677 on Social Security Benefits: Appeals, whether it is her Department's policy to inform claimants of a lapsed appeal by telephone only.
	tabling member constituency	Edmonton
	tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
	uin	55082
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>Information about the processes and actions taken regarding lapsed appeals can be found in the guidance attached.</p><p>To confirm: Where a decision is revised, and appeal lapsed, we will notify the claimant or their representative in writing setting out the reasons for the change of decision, and the relevant appeal rights. Where the revised decision does not give the claimant the level of award they were seeking on appeal the appeal will not be lapsed without agreement from the claimant and, where appropriate, their representative, either by telephone or in writing.</p><p>The revision (and lapse) can be on any ground which has the effect of changing the decision in the claimant’s favour. Each case is considered on its own merits which of course means that the numbers lapsed will vary over time.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Claire Coutinho grouped question UIN 55076 55077 55078 55079 55080 55081 55083 55084 question first answered 13/10/2022 14:34:15 answering member 4806 label Biography information for Claire Coutinho attachment 1 file name Quality Focus July 2021 - Lapsing Appeals.pdf title Attachment
	tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor