Ms Louise Lennon:

We found that many of our services are topping up as well. It is impossible to find accommodation within rent caps. It was a problem even before they were increased. They were increased in some areas and reduced in other areas last June and it is still causing difficulty for people. Another issue is that landlords are now advertising that they are not accepting rent supplement. We have said in our statement that when rent supplement is transferred to HAP there must be something in place so landlords will accept people who are in receipt of HAP. Top-ups cannot continue. The limits must be set in accordance with the consumer price index and the rental index.