Edward Timpson told delegates at the National Children and Adults Services Conference he is planning to speak to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about the so-called bedroom tax – a welfare reform that will reduce the amount housing benefit claimants can receive if they are deemed to have a spare bedroom in their council or housing association home.
The minister said he was aware that the changes could have a negative impact on foster carers, adding that he is working with the charity the Fostering Network to try and achieve exemptions for foster carers using spare rooms for foster children.
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