A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants in rent arrears; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
5 May 2022
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This Bill would require the government to act to stop evictions of Universal Credit claimants who are in rent arrears. It creates a statutory duty on the Secretary of State to prevent such evictions and to use related measures to support tenants and housing stability.
The Bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons and has not yet progressed to committee or further stages in the data provided.
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21 Jun 2021
6 May 2022
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
