How does it become an "Attack on the poor" by this government to compel the councils to do their job of providing subsidized and suitable housing for tenants needs ?,
If there is no longer a need for the number of bedrooms then why should the rate payer continue to subsidize what is in effect a spare room ?
This government are trying to ensure that decent houses are available for tenants who NEED that sized house, are they not "Poor" as well ?, kalouks post makes the case of many people who are in the same boat while suitable houses are taken up by people not only without the need but the mistaken belief that its somehow become "Their" house.
This measure is far short of forcing people onto the streets, but its not a tax on anyone either, if people want to live in a certain area in a certain sized property then they can buy or rent one at their own expense just like everyone else.