Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 94997

Local Housing Allowance: Wales

Tabled: 26 November 2025

Answered: 3 December 2025

Named Day

Question

Ann Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the impact of not uprating Local Housing Allowance on homelessness in Wales.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State confirmed in his Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS1101) that Local Housing Allowance rates and the benefit cap will not be increased for 2026-27. He considered a range of factors, including the rentals levels ...

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