Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 10858

Housing Benefit: Young People

Tabled: 23 October 2024

Answered: 1 November 2024

Question

Siân Berry

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 16 October 2024 to Question 7923 on Housing Benefit: Young People, if she will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of adjusting the housing benefit taper for peopl

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

As you are aware, there is a challenge presented by 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 su...

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