Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 18277

Local Housing Allowance: Uprating

Tabled: 13 July 2026

Answered: 21 July 2026

Named Day

Question

Ann Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision not to uprate Local Housing Allowance on poverty (a) before and (b) after housing costs, particularly for households in Wales.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson

DWP is committed to delivering for the people of Wales. It is important that the UK Government considers the specific impacts of policy changes in Wales, and the interaction with the devolved matter on housing. Officials continue to engage with counterpar...

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