In 2011, the UK’s Coalition Government launched a programme of welfare reform, including reform of the Housing Benefits system.
Written Evidence
The Committee is inquiring into how the changes and especially the “bedroom tax” will affect people in Scotland. In Scotland, housing policy is devolved but control over benefits, including housing benefit, is not. The Committee is looking at what impact the reforms will have on households and families in Scotland, and also what powers the Scottish Government, local authorities, social landlords & others have to mitigate these impacts and how effectively they are being used.