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Written question asked by Kemi Badenoch (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 July 2024. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Friday, 2 August 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Homelessness: Departmental Coordination

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the report by the National Audit Office entitled The effectiveness of government in tackling homelessness, published on 23 July 2024, HC 119, if she will accept the recommendation of that report to establish a cross-government strategy on homelessness.

Answer

Homelessness levels are far too high. We will take the action needed to tackle this issue and develop a long-term, cross-government strategy working with Mayors and Councils to put us back on track to ending homelessness for good. We welcome the NAO’s report which shines a light on this important issue and will consider their recommendations as we develop our strategy.

We will deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation and deliver 1.5 million new homes over the next Parliament. I refer the Rt Hon Member to the written statement made on 30 July 2024 (HCWS48), setting out our first steps on how we achieve this.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1754
Session
2024-26
Related items
Building the homes we need
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Homelessness Departmental coordination
Link
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