Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 88898
Housing Benefit: Supported Housing
Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025
Question
Antonia Bance
Labour — Tipton and Wednesbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of reducing the Housing Benefit taper rate from 65% to 55% for people living in supported accommodation who are in work.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Department recognises the challenge arising from the interaction between Universal Credit and Housing Benefit for residents in supported and temporary accommodation.A wide range of customers currently receive rent support through Housing Benefit, incl...
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