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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Temporary Accommodation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to temporary accommodation for vulnerable households.

Answer

The Homelessness Code of Guidance sets out the statutory duties of local housing authorities in England to help prevent and relieve homelessness. Where homelessness cannot be prevented, local authorities have a duty to provide temporary accommodation to households that are eligible, unintentionally homeless and in priority need. You can access the Code of Guidance on gov.uk here.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18593
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Households Vulnerable adults Temporary accommodation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk