Student Housing Allowances

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Social Security – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 24 May 1999.

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Photo of Angela Eagle Angela Eagle Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Social Security) 12:00, 24 May 1999

We have received several representations concerning students' entitlement to housing benefit. Most full-time students are not entitled to housing benefit because they are supported through the educational maintenance system. Certain students in vulnerable groups, such as lone parents, can claim benefit.