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Housing Benefit

Asked by Ann DaviesPlaid CymruDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 73863

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing the Housing Benefit earnings disregard from £5 to £57.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The Department acknowledges there is a challenge presented by the interaction between Universal Credit and Housing Benefit for those residing in Supported and Temporary Accommodation and receiving their housing support through Housing Benefit. The department is considering the issue carefully in partnership with stakeholders.

As funding is required to allow a change, any future decisions will take account of the current fiscal context.

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