Written questions

Temporary Accommodation: Rural Areas

2026-05-13 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 1420 · Official question

Adam Dance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure temporary accommodation in rural areas is (a) safe and (b) accessible for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Answer

The statutory homelessness code of guidance sets out that temporary accommodation placements must be suitable to the needs of a household, including the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The code of guidance sets out that ...