Under-occupancy Penalty
Debate between Justin Tomlinson and Chris Davies(8 years, 3 months ago)
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Justin Tomlinson
No. I wonder how the Scottish National party would explain to the people on the waiting lists why efforts are not being made to create more appropriate housing.
Chris Davies (Brecon and Radnorshire) (Con)
Will my hon. Friend confirm that before this reform, 820,000 spare rooms were being paid for by the taxpayer, not only wasting taxpayers’ money, but denying so many other people a roof over their head?
Justin Tomlinson
Absolutely, and that was of no help at all to the 241,000 families in overcrowded accommodation.