Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 74678

Housing Benefit: Supported Housing

Tabled: 3 September 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025

Question

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

LabourClapham and Brixton Hill

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when the Housing Benefit earnings disregard for young people in supported accommodation was last reviewed; and whether her Department plans to reassess its adequacy.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
There is a challenge arising from the interaction between Universal Credit and Housing Benefit for those residing in supported housing and temporary accommodation. We are considering options to improve work incentives for residents of supported housing an...

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