Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 107509
Supported Housing
Tabled: 21 January 2026
Answered: 4 February 2026
Question
Josh Babarinde
Liberal Democrat — Eastbourne
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department is taking steps with local authorities to help ensure that when vulnerable claimants move into temporary accommodation they are supported to make the necessary changes to their cl
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Department works closely with local authorities, who are responsible for administering Housing Benefit for people living in temporary accommodation. Housing Benefit covers housing costs in temporary accommodation, while Universal Credit supports daily...
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