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Veterans’ Access to Social Housing
27 November 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the commitment to ensure veterans have access to social housing without local connection barriers.
Action Requested
Laying regulations to exempt all former regular armed forces members from local connection tests for social housing, updating statutory guidance, and committing £3.5 million to the Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme.
Key Facts
- Regulations are laid to exempt veterans from local connection tests.
- £3.5 million is committed to the Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme including Op FORTITUDE.
- Statutory guidance will be updated to reflect these changes.
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