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Temporary Accommodation: Finance

Commons · Question 4910 · Tabled 9 Sep 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 12 Sep 2024

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Asked by Jess Brown-Fuller

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to provide financial support to local authorities that are acquiring new temporary accommodation, in the context of increases in levels of demand.

Answer

Answered by Rushanara Ali, 12 Sep 2024

The Government recognises that homelessness levels are far too high and that this can have a devastating impact on those involved, as well as placing financial strain on councils. Local authorities have reported the costs of providing temporary accommodat...