Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Caroline Nokes and Callum McCaig

Monday 9th January 2017 Commons Chamber

[Callum McCaig (Aberdeen South) (SNP)]

For many young people, staying in the family home is not an option, so housing benefit is a lifeline not a lifestyle choice. When will the Government finally clarify how their scheme will not see these people lose vital support?

[Caroline Nokes]

The regulations regarding the removal of housing benefit from 18 to 21-year-olds have yet to be published. We will provide full details, particularly of the exemptions that will be involved, in March.