Temporary Accommodation: Children
2026-06-10 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 9122 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the number of children living in temporary accommodation more than one hour from their registered school.
Answer
Legislation and statutory guidance is clear that local authorities should, wherever possible, place homeless households within their own area. However, in some areas where there is a limited supply of suitable accommodation, it is sometimes necessary to p...