Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Social Rented Housing: Asylum
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 9582 on social rented housing: asylum, what assessment has been made of whether data sharing on former asylum seekers within two days will increase the provision of temporary accommodation by councils to such groups.
- Answer
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Earlier data sharing aims to prevent homelessness in the first place. Providing local authorities with information on newly recognised refugees enables them to intervene at the earliest opportunity during the 42-day move-on period. This gives councils and individuals more time to explore appropriate housing options, including in the private rented sector, before an individual becomes homeless.
These measures do not change local authorities’ statutory homelessness duties or individuals’ entitlement to assistance.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 18189
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Asylum Homelessness Social rented housing Temporary accommodation Information sharing
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- 2026-07-16 15:54:31 +0100
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