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

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of provision of women's refuge services; and if he will make a statement.

Domestic abuse is a devastating crime that destroys the lives of victims and their families. That is why we are committed to ensuring that no victim is turned away from the support they need. We have committed long term funding of £40 million over the next four years to support to victims of domestic abuse.

Refuges and other forms of specialist accommodation-based services play a vital role in providing this support. We are looking to local partnerships to ensure they meet the needs they identify in their local area.