Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 7821
Supported Housing: Housing Benefit
Tabled: 8 October 2024
Answered: 16 October 2024
Question
Kate Osamor
Labour (Co-op) — Edmonton and Winchmore Hill
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the taper rate for housing benefit on young people in supported housing.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe income taper in Housing Benefit ensures people in work are better off than someone wholly reliant on benefits. In addition to any financial advantage, there are important non-financial benefits of working. These benefits include learning new skills, i...
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