Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 73863
Housing Benefit
Tabled: 1 September 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025
Named DayQuestion
Ann Davies
Plaid Cymru — Caerfyrddin
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing the Housing Benefit earnings disregard from £5 to £57.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Department acknowledges there is a challenge presented by the interaction between Universal Credit and Housing Benefit for those residing in Supported and Temporary Accommodation and receiving their housing support through Housing Benefit. The departm...
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