Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“What steps she is taking to tackle identity fraud and abuse of the benefits system.”
Tabled: 15 March 2022Answered: 21 March 2022
Asked by
Dr Luke Evans
Conservative — Hinckley and Bosworth
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (James Murray)
At the spending review, we enabled better investment in temporary accommodation stock and strengthened local authorities’ financial position. Those changes will support local authorities to increase the supply of good-quality temporary accommodation and drive down day-to-day spend on such accommodation.