Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 63713
Universal Credit: Rented Housing
Tabled: 30 June 2025
Answered: 8 July 2025
Question
Wendy Chamberlain
Liberal Democrat — North East Fife
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 5 week wait for Universal Credit on housing arrears owed to (a) local authorities and (b) social housing providers.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsNo such assessment has been made. The Government is reviewing Universal Credit, to make sure it is doing the job we want it to. Procedures are in place to support customers having difficulty in managing their housing payments. Payment of housing costs and...
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