Inquiry into the Implementation of Welfare Reform by Local Authorities

The CLG Select Committee are holding an inquiry into the implementation of welfare reform by local authorities, they will be considering a number of issues including the following:

    *how effectively are CLG and DWP working together to implement welfare reform

    *is the timetable for welfare reform achievable

    *safeguards to protect social landlords from financial harm resulting from direct payment of housing benefit to claimants

    *are local authorities being allocated sufficient resources to deliver services such as localised council tax support and advice to claimants on universal credit.

The closing date for submitting evidence is 14 December by 11am. Read more on the Parliament website.