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Benefits Rules: Supported Housing

Asked by Antonia BanceLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 15 October 2025UIN 77211

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many supported housing residents have (a) reduced their working hours and (b) left employment due to the interaction of Housing Benefit and Universal Credit rules in the last five years.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The information requested is not held.

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