What, if any, is the estimated average change in Accommodation Supplement entitlement as Te Toi Mahana tenants progressively assume the Housing Upgrade Programme-related rent increase?

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) is unable to provide the information sought by the Member within a written parliamentary question timeframe as it would take substantial effort and require the Ministry to divert personnel from their core duties. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time, and hence the expense, of answering these questions within this timeframe is not in the public interest.