Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill

This Private Members’ Bill, sponsored by Chris Stephens, would require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of repealing those provisions of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 which provide for persons to be paid reduced rates of housing benefit or Universal Credit because their accommodation is deemed to be under-occupied.

It was presented to Parliament on 21 June 2021 and will receive its second reading on 14 January 2022.The Bill awaits publication.

To follow progress of the Bill, click here.

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