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 findings of the 2025 Women's Rough Sleeping Census on the number of women experiencing rough sleeping who are not identified through existing official data collection methods.

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.