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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

People Registered as Homeless

Monday 17 October 2022 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Kim Johnson raised concerns about a 11% increase in homelessness and nearly 5,000 evictions between April and June 2022.
  • The Minister highlighted the Government's 37 billion cost of living support package, including measures for energy bill relief.
  • The Minister committed to continuing the work to end rough sleeping by 2024, citing a 2 billion funding pledge and a reduction in rough sleeping since 2017.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Kim Johnson Lab Liverpool Riverside
Economy Housing
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Andrew Stephenson

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitments to prevent homelessness this winter were not provided.

How: Under Review

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Q2 Kim Johnson Lab Liverpool Riverside
Housing
Context

The Government published a strategy in September aimed at ending rough sleeping, with funding of £2 billion over the next three years.

Question

Given the publication of the Government's strategy to end rough sleeping this year, will the Minister commit to delivering on that strategy?

Answer from Andrew Stephenson

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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Q3 Eddie Hughes Con
NHS Housing
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Andrew Stephenson

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific pledge confirmation was not provided.

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