Written questions

Supported Housing: Young People

Commons · Question 90544 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 19 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an estimate of the annual cost to the public purse of young people in supported housing working reduced hours due to the interaction between Housing Benefit and Universal Credit tape

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 19 Nov 2025

No such assessment has been made. People on a low income living in Supported Housing receive Universal Credit for help with their daily living costs and Housing Benefit for help with their housing costs. Customers living in Supported Housing are also able...