My hon. Friend is absolutely right that austerity has failed and that the social security system is not providing the necessary safety net. Does she agree that the application of a proposed cap on housing benefit for supported accommodation is another issue that this Government need to reflect on? Otherwise, this austerity will hit the most vulnerable: those in women’s refuges and other vulnerable adults in supported accommodation.
Housing and Social Security
Proceeding contribution from
Alan Brown
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 22 June 2017.
It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Housing and Social Security.
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2017-19
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