§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on an individual's eligibility for housing benefit when his residence is re-classified from residential or nursing home to a supported tenancy. [8496]
§ Malcolm WicksIn these circumstances individuals are eligible for help with their rent through Housing Benefit.
§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to standardise the housing benefit application form in local authorities. [8202]
§ Malcolm WicksEarlier this year we introduced a model claim form which local authorities can choose to use. The form is designed to collect all information necessary to process housing benefit claims securely in line with the Verification Framework. We encourage all local authorities to use the form.