Opposition Day — [11th Allotted Day] — Housing Benefit

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 1:59 pm on 12 November 2013.

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Photo of Steve Webb Steve Webb The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions 1:59, 12 November 2013

I have no idea what that gesture means, but last year we allocated just under £1 million to Manchester, of which more than £500,000 was repaid. This year we have allocated nearly £2 million to Manchester to address those concerns. If it finds that it is still short of cash, despite sending back £500,000 last year, we will of course consider an application to our top-up fund, which we have not so far received.

We have heard nothing from the—[Interruption.]