Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 October 2025. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Homelessness: Children
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he has taken to reduce child homelessness.
- Answer
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The government has increased funding for homelessness services by £316 million to a total of £1 billion in 2025/26. This includes a recent £84 million top up which included £10.9 million funding to support families and children in temporary accommodation, funding services to improve their quality of life whilst they are homeless.
We are developing a homelessness strategy to deliver the long-term solutions that we need to get back on track to ending homelessness. Our strategy will put prevention at its core, to reduce the number of children who experience homelessness, and will consider the needs of all groups who are at risk of and experience homelessness, including young people. We are taking a cross-government approach, including working closely with the Department for Work and Pensions as they develop the Child Poverty Strategy.
Secondary information
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- 83747
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Children Homelessness
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