Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 107510

Supported Housing

Tabled: 21 January 2026
Answered: 4 February 2026

Question

Josh Babarinde

Liberal DemocratEastbourne

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department is notified that a claimant has been moved in to out of area temporary accommodation.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The 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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