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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Housing Delivery And Youth Homelessness In London

01 May 2024 · 0 other contributors · 1,784 words

Opened by Felicity Buchan Con Kensington

Responding minister: Not recorded

Housing

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At a glance

Felicity Buchan raised concerns about housing delivery and youth homelessness in london in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • The Government acknowledges the challenge of housing delivery in London compared to other regions.
  • Felicity Buchan highlighted that London was the worst-performing region for housing delivery in 2022.
  • Buchan requested the Government to publish robust data on homelessness prevention and relief.

Key requests to Government

The Government should continue its efforts to prevent and relieve homelessness, particularly among young people, by utilising the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and providing necessary financial support for prevention grants and temporary accommodation. Buchan also requested the Government to publish robust data on homelessness prevention and relief.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Felicity Buchan Con Kensington

The Government acknowledge the challenge of housing delivery in London compared to other regions and the rising homelessness among young people. Felicity Buchan highlighted that London was the worst-performing region for housing delivery in 2022, while acknowledging the £1.2 billion allocated towards preventing homelessness. She emphasised the need to tackle youth homelessness effectively through flexible local authority interventions.

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