Written questions

Housing Benefit: Supported Housing

Commons · Question 96584 · Tabled 2 Dec 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 10 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Carla Denyer

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people are expected to be supported by the introduction of new earned income disregards for Housing Benefit claimants in supported housing.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 10 Dec 2025

The Autumn Budget 2025 included an announcement to introduce four new earned income disregards into Housing Benefit for residents in Supported Housing and Temporary Accommodation. This will remove a significant barrier to entering work or increasing hours...