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 taken to issue guidance to Councils on how to address poor quality supported housing providers without putting the people they support at risk of homelessness.

We are continuing to implement the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, which will give local authorities increased powers to tackle poor-quality supported housing providers, while protecting residents and supporting the many good providers who deliver high-quality accommodation and support. This includes introducing a locally led licensing regime and national support standards.

We will publish guidance for local authorities on licensing and support.