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Written question asked by Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Homelessness

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to identify and disseminate best practice among local authorities in preventing homelessness.

Answer

Through the National Plan to End Homelessness the government has committed to publishing a range of toolkits which underpin the strategy. This will include a prevention toolkit, a youth Homelessness toolkit and a toolkit on homelessness prevention and support for survivors of domestic abuse. The toolkits will complement the Homelessness Code of Guidance and provide practical principles, tools, and best practice examples to help local authorities deliver on their statutory duties and ensure that services are designed to meet the needs of service users.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107207
Session
2024-26
Related items
A National Plan to End Homelessness
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Homelessness
Link
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