Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 13596
Temporary Accommodation: Care Leavers
Tabled: 11 November 2024
Answered: 14 November 2024
Named DayQuestion
Alistair Strathern
Labour — Hitchin
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of removing the local connection test for care leavers seeking to access temporary accommodation.
Answer
Rushanara AliHomelessness legislation includes eligibility criteria such as the local connection test, to ensure that resources are prioritised effectively, ensuring accommodation is there for people who need it most.There are already existing provisions in homelessne...
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