Under-occupancy Penalty

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:35 am on 28 January 2016.

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Photo of Justin Madders Justin Madders Shadow Minister (Health) 10:35, 28 January 2016

One of the main drivers of the policy was to force people to find alternative accommodation, but the majority have stayed put despite the many difficulties they face. Does this not show that not only is the policy inhumane, cruel and discriminatory, but it is a failure?