A significant percentage of rent in the social housing sector is ultimately borne by the Department for Work and Pensions through benefits. As a result, rent increases could end up transferring costs onto central Government finances.

A significant percentage of rent in the social housing sector is ultimately borne by the Department for Work and Pensions through benefits. As a result, rent increases could end up transferring costs onto central Government finances. Type: conclusion | Number: 16 | Paragraph: 81 | Response status: not_addressed