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Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Thursday, 24 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2024. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 1 November 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Social Rented Housing: Nottinghamshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of immigration on the length of waiting lists for social housing in (a) Ashfield and (b) Mansfield district.

Answer

The department does not hold information on the immigration status of those on waiting lists. If a person's immigration status does not allow them recourse to public funds, then they are not eligible for an allocation of social housing. Ashfield District Council has a local connection test in place to determine who qualifies for social housing and Mansfield District Council has both a residency and local connection test.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11045
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Migrants Waiting lists Social rented housing Ashfield Mansfield
Link
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