Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 11453

Homelessness: Care Leavers

Tabled: 28 October 2024

Answered: 5 November 2024

Question

Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to ensure that care leavers below the age of 26 are given priority need status for homelessness support.

Answer

Rushanara Ali

The Government recognises that homelessness levels are far too high and this can have a devastating impact on those affected, including young people and care leavers. We will look at these issues carefully and will consider youth and care leaver homelessn...

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