Written questions

Housing: Apprentices

Commons · Question 8013 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Kerry McCarthy

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what housing cost support is available for young apprentices living independently.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 16 Jun 2026

Housing costs support is available in Universal Credit for those of working age who have a liability to pay rent for the home that they live in. Renters that require further support, where they face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs, can apply fo...