UNDER-OCCUPANCY PENALTY

Early day motion 662, tabled 31 October 2013 by Austin Mitchell (Labour). Signed by 86 members.

That this House recognises that the bedroom tax, spare room subsidy, is unjust, discriminates against disabled and sick people, carers, separated parents, grandparents, the low paid and the poorest, will not reduce homelessness or housing benefit spending as claimed, and puts financial and social strain on communities, landlords and local authorities; and calls on the Government to suspend the policy pending a review of its impact and effectiveness, which should consider writing off the tenant and landlord arrears it has caused.

Signatures by party: Labour 67, DUP 6, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.