Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of funding and implementing the Women's Rough Sleeping Census across all local authority areas in England from 2027.

The Government recognises that women experiencing rough sleeping are often less visible and may be at greater risk of violence, abuse and exploitation.

Evidence from a range of sources, including the department’s rough sleeping statistics and the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census, builds a broader understanding of the challenges faced by women. This is why we encourage all local authorities to carry out a women’s census in their areas.

We continue to work closely with local authorities and specialist organisations to improve outcomes for women experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping, supported by over £4 million in homelessness and rough sleeping services from 2026/27 to 2028/29.