People Registered as Homeless 2022-10-17
2022-10-17
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Q1
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Recent data shows a significant increase in homelessness, with an 11% rise between 2021 and 2022. Evictions peaked at nearly 5,000 cases between April and June, up 30% from the previous quarter.
I am concerned about recent trends showing a 11% increase in homelessness between 2021 and 2022, with evictions peaking at nearly 5,000 cases between April and June this year. What specific commitments will you give to ensure people do not lose their homes this winter?
The Government understand the cost of living pressures, undertaking measures such as support for energy bills. Over £37 billion in cost of living support was announced earlier this year.
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Specific commitments to prevent homelessness this winter were not provided.
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Q2
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The Government published a strategy in September aimed at ending rough sleeping, with funding of £2 billion over the next three years.
Given the publication of the Government's strategy to end rough sleeping this year, will the Minister commit to delivering on that strategy?
I am grateful for my predecessor's work in getting the strategy over the line and securing £2 billion funding for its implementation. I am committed to continuing this great work.
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Data shows nearly 20,000 households at risk of homelessness due to no-fault evictions, a rise of 121%. The Chartered Institute of Housing warns against failing to act on repeated warnings.
Nearly 20,000 households face the threat of homelessness from no-fault evictions, rising by 121% in the past year. With mortgage and rent increases, homelessness is worsening. Will the Minister confirm if they are sticking to the pledge to end rough sleeping by 2024?
We remain committed to our manifesto commitment to end rough sleeping, with official statistics showing a reduction in rough sleepers since 2017. Rough sleeping has decreased in every region of England and the £2 billion funding for the next three years is secured.
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Specific pledge confirmation was not provided.
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