Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 9 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 27 members in total.

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Refugee homelessness and the asylum move-on period

That this House notes with concern reports that the number of refugee households in England who are homeless or at risk of homelessness has increased fivefold in four years, rising from 3,560 in 2021-22 to 19,310 in 2024-25; further notes evidence from charities and local authorities that this rise is linked to the reduction of the move-on period for newly recognised refugees from asylum accommodation from 56 days to 28 days, leaving many insufficient time to secure housing and employment; recognises that faster decision-making in the asylum system, while welcome, must be matched by adequate transition support to prevent destitution and rough sleeping; expresses concern that the current arrangements place additional pressure on already stretched local councils and homelessness services; recalls that the previous 56-day move-on period pilot was reported to reduce homelessness and give refugees a fair opportunity to rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities; and calls on the Government to reinstate and make permanent a minimum 56-day move-on period for all newly recognised refugees.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2767 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Wera Hobhouse

Pippa Heylings

Liz Jarvis

Danny Chambers

Roz Savage

Subjects

Homelessness Refugees

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk