Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 2896

Homelessness

Tabled: 30 August 2024

Answered: 8 October 2024

Question

Mary Glindon

Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of social housing waiting lists on the capacity of homelessness services.

Answer

Rushanara Ali

We recognise England is in an acute housing crisis, with the social housing waiting list standing at 1.29 million in March 2023, and there is insufficient social housing to meet demand.This Government will deliver the biggest increase in social and afford...

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