MPs debate housing benefit
12 November 2013
MPs debated a motion on housing benefit, in the House of Commons, on Tuesday 12 November 2013. The debate was on a subject chosen by the Opposition.
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Rachel Reeves, moved the motion for debate. Minister of State for Work and Pensions, Steve Webb, responded on behalf of the Government.
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The Opposition motion was negatived on division.
The Government amendment was agreed on division.
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