A Bill to provide that people in receipt of Universal Credit and Housing Benefit and accommodated in the social housing sector be entitled to an additional bedroom related to caring responsibilities or overnight care; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
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This Bill would give an extra bedroom in social housing to people who receive Universal Credit and Housing Benefit and who have caring responsibilities or provide overnight care. The extra room would be specifically for caring needs, helping carers live with the person they care for without losing space for other essentials. It aims to support households with care duties by ensuring appropriate space within social housing.
The Bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. Originating in the Commons, it would move to committee and further stages if it progresses.
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14 Oct 2014
This Bill had its first reading on 14 October 2014 through the Ten Minute Rule Motion.
The 2014-2015 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
