Asked by: Deirdre Costigan (Labour - Ealing Southall)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending the Rough Sleeping Initiative.
Answered by Rushanara Ali
We conducted an evaluation of the RSI in 2018 and a link to report can be found here. We have also commissioned a systems wide evaluation of the homelessness and rough sleeping system and further information can be found here. The aim of this evaluation is to assess the interaction between different interventions, understand what works, and identify the most effective points at which to prevent homelessness. MHCLG is due to publish an interim report in summer 2025, followed by a final report in spring 2027.
We will develop a new cross government strategy to put us back on track to ending homelessness and rough sleeping. As announced by the Chancellor on 29th July, spending plans for 2025-26 will be set alongside the Budget on 30th October.
Asked by: Deirdre Costigan (Labour - Ealing Southall)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to (a) ensure there is sufficient housing supply to meet demand and (b) reduce the number of families living in (i) overcrowded and (ii) unsuitable accommodation.
Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
This Government is committed to delivering 1.5 million homes over this Parliament, to ensure everyone has access to housing.
We are taking bold action to reform our planning system, delivering affordable homes, a new generation of New Towns, unblock stalled housing sites and reform the housing market.
The Renters’ Right Bill, which is currently before Parliament, will apply a Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector for the first time. We will launch a consultation on a new Decent Homes Standard across both the Private and Social Rented Sectors in due course to ensure everyone has a decent, warm and safe place to call home.
Asked by: Deirdre Costigan (Labour - Ealing Southall)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure local authorities are properly funded to tackle fly tipping.
Answered by Jim McMahon
Future local authority funding decisions will be a matter for the next Spending Review and Local Government Finance Settlement. The department will work with local government leaders to ensure they are better able to fulfil their statutory duties.