Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 15943
Housing Benefit
Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026
Question
Bob Blackman
Conservative — Harrow East
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance has the Department issued to local authorities on the mechanisms for scrutinise Housing Benefit claims in the period prior to the implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversi
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsWhilst DWP has responsibility for overall Housing Benefit policy and legislation, local authorities have statutory responsibility for the day-to-day administration and assessment of Housing Benefit claims.The existing Housing Benefit guidance for supporte...
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