Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 10 Sep 2018
Gypsies and Travellers
"Does the hon. Gentleman agree that if we are to move Travellers and Gypsies on from inappropriate sites successfully, they need to have appropriate sites to be moved on to and that local authorities need to be required to plan adequate and appropriate sites, otherwise they will not do it?..."Sandy Martin - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 10 Sep 2018
Gypsies and Travellers
"If it is that much more attractive to have Travellers on properly regulated and enforced sites—I think we can all agree that it is—is it not necessary to make sure that there are enough of these sites? At the moment there are very many unregulated and unenforceable sites, and as …..."Sandy Martin - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 Jun 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"12. What recent assessment he has made of the ability of local authorities to discharge their statutory responsibilities to vulnerable children. ..."Sandy Martin - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 Jun 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"Following the murder in Ipswich two weeks ago of a 17-year-old and the critical stabbing of a 16-year-old on Wednesday evening, does the Minister recognise the serious effects that cuts to support for looked-after children and other vulnerable young people are having on their ability to lead safe, productive and …..."Sandy Martin - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 18 Jan 2018
Supported Housing
"It is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Sir Graham.
In their response to recommendation 3 of the joint report, the Government state that they are committed to boosting the supply of supported housing, but already there are supported housing schemes that have closed as a result of changes …..."Sandy Martin - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 18 Jan 2018
Supported Housing
"The Minister paints a picture of all constituencies having similar socioeconomic backgrounds, but women’s refuges are not evenly distributed; nor are hostels for young people or those with substance abuse issues. The Minister will probably find that the majority of such buildings and such provision is in urban areas. Rural …..."Sandy Martin - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 16th November 2017
Asked by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
Question
to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to identify the number of private renters who are evicted for rent arrears and in receipt of local housing allowance; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Marcus Jones
The Department does not hold information on evictions for rent arrears.
Written Question
Wednesday 15th November 2017
Asked by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
Question
to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to provide supportive housing for adults with learning disabilities whose parents have died or who are unable to care for their children on account of age or infirmity.
Answered by Marcus Jones
Supported housing plays an invaluable role in our society, helping some of our country’s most vulnerable people, including many adults with learning disabilities, to live as independently as possible. Since 2011, we have delivered 27,000 supported housing units for disabled, vulnerable and older people. At the Autumn Statement 2015, we announced £400 million of new specialist affordable homes for the vulnerable, elderly or those with disabilities.
In addition to the work of my Department, the Department of Health has made available, through the Care and Support Specialised (CASSH) Fund, approximately £200 million to fund about 6,000 new homes, including for older people; those with learning and physical disabilities; and mental ill health.
The Department of Health is also working with colleagues in NHS England on the Transforming Care Programme. The programme aims to ensure that people with learning disabilities and/or autism, mental illness or challenging behaviour are not kept in hospitals but are cared for in line with best practice, based on their individual needs. This is in addition to the £25 million capital fund for housing and technology to support people with a learning disability to live independently. Funding has been awarded to 52 separate projects in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial years.
Government is also helping older and disabled people to live independently and safely at home through the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), which can contribute towards meeting the cost of adapting an older or disabled person's property, including people with learning disabilities. In the 2015 Spending Review DFG funding received year-on-year increases and will more than double from £220 million in 2015-16 to over £500 million by 2020.