Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 8939

Social Rented Housing and Temporary Accommodation

Tabled: 14 October 2024
Answered: 23 October 2024

Question

Dr Beccy Cooper

LabourWorthing West

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the economic impact of (a) building more social housing and (b) reducing the number of families living in temporary accommodation.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The Government is clear that homelessness is too high and that too many families are living in temporary accommodation. We intend to take a long-term approach to prevent and end homelessness. Working with Mayors and councils across the country, we will de...

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