Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 78418
Housing Occupancy
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Mohammad Yasin
Labour — Bedford
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to facilitate downsizing for social housing tenants under-occupying homes.
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe government encourages the efficient use of existing housing stock. When it comes to social housing, local authorities and housing associations are encouraged to support under-occupiers to transfer to smaller properties, including through mutual exchan...
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