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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will hold discussions with local authorities on the potential merits of enabling people to voluntarily pay for rooms for homeless people in shelters.

The government has invested £3.57 million in 2025/26 through the Night Shelter Transformation Fund to enhance emergency accommodation provision in the homelessness sector. This funding forms part of the government’s £1 billion funding for homelessness and rough sleeping services in 2025/26.

MHCLG’s team of homelessness and rough sleeping advisers hold regular discussions with local authorities on the provision and delivery of homelessness services in their areas. Many local authorities and charities provide ways for the general public to support services and individuals.