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The pot is just way too small and when its gone, its gone. Even Cameron over estimated the coffers in the pot.

They will catch some liars out as well and who are cheating the system, Alot of disabled poeple need a spare room so they will look into each case.

I was curious to see what grounds there was for involving H.R lawyers??

So true.alot of cases will come to light.They are looking into each case now. i do think that foster carers shouldn t be taxed for an extra room, as they are providing a room for short term or long term care of kids who need that protection.Its the ones who are ripping the system that should be taxed or move to provide a family home that is most needed.whats the point of having a spare room when its not being used???? not unless the dog or cat sleep in it haha.

I admire foster parents...but must say they get paid a decent wage and allowances so should be able to easily afford the shortfall of the housing benefit.

off topic but interesting reading
Court of Appeal Rules that the Government’s “Back to Work” Regulations are Unlawful and Must Be Quashed


http://www.publicinterestlawyers.co.uk/news_details.php?id=298

Agency does pay well but council dont.so they shouldn t tax the spareroom for fostering.they will loose alot of carers if they do.

some people are completely missing the point here.....
A.SOME people DONT have a spare room but are being made to pay for a spare room because someone else decides it is, example a couple through illness sleep in separate beds in separate room because they have to.
B.they may not sleep in it but some disabled people also need room to store equipment to make life easier for them

Sorry I know this is off topic but 'pay well'??? My sister is a respite foster carer for the council and is out of pocket every time she does it. Fortunately her house is mortgaged, if it wasn't and she was affected by the bedroom tax she'd definitely have to stop fostering.

yes some are missing the point!! Lol

Disabled people get extra benefits...more wonga which should pay for the bedroom tax

iv just seen that on the news

IDS won't be happy. lOl

http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Am...s_of_the_sick_disabled/?fSsgwdb&pv=5

This Bedroom Tax is really beginning to annoy now.

Why isn't it an option to increase rents, right across the board, irrespective of property size? Those who find it difficult can downsize, the same as happens in the private sector rentals. Of course private rentals are much more expensive, aren't they?
Then, at least some could have a cheaper option for larger families, instead of them having to pay the high price of private rentals. That would be a fair plan and should please all those who are fighting the cause of the families in this Bedroom Tax Campaign. Instead of the 'me me me' brigade.

In addition, the property rented in the private sector should be longer term contracts and if they don't like it, then don't rent it.
That might even help to reduce the property prices in the long term, if they can't rent as a quick fixing money spinner.