Written questions

Refugees: Homelessness

2026-06-14 · Home Office · 9650 · Official question

Catherine West

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to prevent those who attain refugee status from facing homelessness upon discharge from Home Office accommodation.

Answer

The Home Office is committed to supporting newly recognised refugees to transition from asylum accommodation and mitigate the risk of homelessness. We are working with local authorities, NGOs and other stakeholders to ensure any necessary assistance is pr...