Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 112316

Students: Housing

Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Will Stone

LabourSwindon North

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Statement of Expectations relating to student housing will include specific measures to ensure independent students can access housing for twelve months whilst at university; and whether enforcement

Answer

Josh MacAlister
This government recognises that independent students, including care leavers, care experienced students and estranged students, may require additional support to access higher education (HE), including access to student accommodation.As universities and l...

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