Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Saqib Bhatti and Florence Eshalomi

Monday 7th September 2026 Commons Chamber

[Florence Eshalomi]

It is important that we highlight the complexity and challenges faced by many people who are sleeping rough, and it is important that we recognise that that those with complex needs can be the least able to navigate traditional services. Our new £442 million rough sleeping programme will fund routes off the streets, as well as settled accommodation and intensive support. It will bring together the multi-agency support response that is often needed to move people off the streets for good. Local authorities will have the flexibility to work with trusted voluntary organisations that can reach those who are furthest from the services. I am happy to look into the experience that my hon. Friend has described, and the experience of Light for Life in Southport.

[Saqib Bhatti (Meriden and Solihull East) (Con)]

17. How her Department defines a walking distance to a train station.