Housing Benefits (18 to 21-year-olds)
Debate between Kevin Hollinrake and Caroline Nokes(7 years, 8 months ago)
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Caroline Nokes
This is not about the demonisation of young people; it is about encouraging young people to make sensible and rational choices about where they are going to live, whether or not they are in work.
Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) (Con)
As a parent of two children between 18 and 21, I would be appalled if I felt that they had left home to live a life on housing benefits while they still have a bed in my house. Will the Minister confirm that support will be made available for those who are vulnerable or have complex needs?
Caroline Nokes
I thank my hon. Friend for that, and absolutely yes. Those who cannot live with their parents and those in receipt of the main disability benefits will be exempt from this policy.