Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help support people living in supported housing, who have their housing costs supported through the Housing Benefit, access employment opportunities.

DWP provides a range of employment support to different groups including those who may live in Supported Housing. This includes measures such as helping claimants to make a Universal Credit claim as well as providing specialised tailored support through Jobcentre Plus including access to the Flexible Support Fund, individual work coach support and priority access to the Work and Health Programme.