Written question asked by Bob Blackman (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Housing Benefit
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance has the Department provided to local authorities on the mechanisms they should be using to scrutinise Housing Benefit claims in the period prior to the implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act.
- Answer
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Whilst DWP has responsibility for overall Housing Benefit policy and legislation, local authorities have statutory responsibility for the day-to-day administration and assessment of Housing Benefit claims.
The existing Housing Benefit guidance for supported housing claims provides advice for local authorities on how to assess and process Housing Benefit claims. We will be updating this manual early next year to reflect the measures being implemented within the Act.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 19936
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Housing benefit
- Legislation
- Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023
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- 2026-09-08 11:39:41 +0100
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