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Supported Housing: Young People

Asked by Helen MorganLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 23 October 2025UIN 78847

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help young people in supported accommodation in North Shropshire constituency increase their (a) working income and (b) financial security.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

It remains the department’s priority to ensure that those who can work are supported to enter the labour market and to sustain employment.

We are considering options to improve work incentives for residents of supported housing and temporary accommodation, while taking into account the views of stakeholders.

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