Katy Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and
Pensions if he will exempt families with an unemployed non-dependant aged under
25 years old from housing cost contributions following the introduction of
universal credit. [
Steve Webb: It is a long-established principle that someone
living in a benefit claimant's home should be expected to contribute towards
the rent. This principle will be carried forward into universal credit,
although the system will be simpler and will provide improved work incentives.
We are introducing a single flat rate of housing cost contribution which will
apply, irrespective of income, to non-dependants aged 21 and over. While many non-dependants aged under the age of 21 are
currently expected to make a contribution in housing benefits, under universal
credit all will be exempt. For those aged 21 and over, a contribution will be
expected only where the person is either in work or there is an expectation
that they should be working/can return to work. A contribution will not be
expected if the person is a carer, is responsible for a young child, or is in
receipt of a specified disability benefit.
Katy Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and
Pensions if he will exempt people who are (a) in receipt of employment and
support allowance and (b) awaiting a work capability assessment from housing
cost contributions under universal credit.
Steve Webb: It is a long-established principle that someone
living in a benefit claimant's home should be expected to contribute towards
the rent. This principle will be carried forward into universal credit,
although the system will be simpler and will provide improved work incentives. Employment and support allowance does not of itself exempt a
non-dependant from the contribution in housing benefit. This principle will be
carried into universal credit.
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