Written question asked by David Smith (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Social Rented Housing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he will take to remove barriers to accessing a social home for those most in need.
- Answer
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The government has already taken action to remove barriers for those most in need of access to social housing, including exempting former members of the regular armed forces, young care leavers under 25 and victims of domestic abuse from local connection tests.
As announced in the government’s National Plan to End Homelessness on 11 December, we will work with partners to update statutory guidance on social housing allocations to ensure that allocations reflect local need and ensure homes go to those who need them the most.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 101190
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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A National Plan to End Homelessness
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Social rented housing
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