4,000 West Midlands homes have benefits capped
More than 4,000 households across the West Midlands have had their benefits capped.
Figures from the Department of Work and Pensions show 4,153 households had their benefits capped since April 2013.
The statistics show the cap has affected 287 households in Wolverhampton, 339 in Sandwell and 263 in Walsall.
MP Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, said: "As well as restoring fairness to the system, and saving the taxpayer money, the benefit cap provides a clear incentive to people to get into work.
"Today's figures show that the cap has led to hundreds of people breaking free from welfare dependency every week, and gaining the financial security and esteem which comes with a job and pay packet."
Capping benefits means that no-one can claim more in out-of-work benefits than the average household earnings, whereas previously benefit claims could rise to the equivalent salary of £74,000 or beyond.
The policy was introduced in April 2013 and most recent estimates suggest that it will save almost £225 million over two years.
Since April 2013 more than 55,000 households across the country have had their benefits capped.
