§ 22. Mr. Simon ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on the Government's policy on Housing Benefit for students. [111853]
§ Angela EagleMost full-time students are supported by the student support system which is designed to meet their needs. Full-time students in the vulnerable groups are entitled to claim Housing Benefit as are part-time students.
§ Mr. FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when his Department will issue a standard housing benefit form for those local authorities not participating in the verification framework scheme. [112155]
§ Angela EagleThe Department is considering the supplementary recommendations of John Scampion's report on organised benefit fraud that a common "baseline" application form for Housing Benefit (HB) and Council Tax Benefit (CTB) should be introduced following consultation with local government and the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate.