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Written question asked by Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Homelessness: Young People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if the Department will undertake a formal review of how local authorities assess young people who present as homeless under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

Answer

We are taking action across government to provide targeted support to young people and their families at an earlier stage. The government is providing more than £3.6 billion funding for homelessness and rough sleeping services over the next three years, which councils can use to meet the needs of people in their area including young people.

Housing authorities have a duty to assess any eligible applicant who is homeless or at risk of homelessness. They must work with the applicant to develop a personalised housing plan with actions to be taken by the authority and the applicant to try and prevent or relieve homelessness.

We have also committed to develop a national Youth Homelessness Prevention Toolkit and develop a dedicated chapter of the Homelessness Code of Guidance on young people, to support councils to work collaboratively with other public services to prevent youth homelessness.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128546
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Homelessness Young people
Legislation
Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
Link
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