Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 90149
Housing Benefit: Single People
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 19 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Kerry McCarthy
Labour — Bristol East
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 22 July 2025 to Question 68072 on Housing Benefit: Supported Housing, what further discussions he has had with stakeholders on proposals to increase the Housing Benefit disrega
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsWe acknowledge there is a challenge arising from the interaction between Universal Credit and Housing Benefit, particularly for working age customers living in Supported Housing and Temporary Accommodation. A wide range of customers currently receive rent...
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