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
Labour — Clapham 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 TimmsThere 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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