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FOI/EIR 25/26-608-Housing Benefit
Number of HB payments direct to tenants vs to landlords for past two years
Received 20 March 2026
The amount of claimants who receive HB direct to themselves against the number who have HB paid to landlords. Perhaps include 2 years ago compared to now.