Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 96584
Housing Benefit: Supported Housing
Tabled: 2 December 2025
Answered: 10 December 2025
Question
Carla Denyer
Green Party — Bristol Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people are expected to be supported by the introduction of new earned income disregards for Housing Benefit claimants in supported housing.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Autumn Budget 2025 included an announcement to introduce four new earned income disregards into Housing Benefit for residents in Supported Housing and Temporary Accommodation. This will remove a significant barrier to entering work or increasing hours...
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