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

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to provide support and appropriate housing to prevent people from sleeping rough after they leave mental health hospitals.

No one should ever have to sleep rough. That is why Government is committed to halving rough sleeping by 2022 and eliminating it altogether by 2027.

We know that homelessness is more than just a housing issue. That is why we are already working across Government, driving action to support the complex needs of rough sleepers, including mental health needs.

We are investing £30 million in projects specifically to support rough sleepers. Our £20 million Rough Sleeping Grant is funding 48 projects across England, many of which are working secure accommodation and support for with mental health needs who are sleeping rough, and those at risk of at the point of discharge from hospital. Our £10 million Social Impact Bond funding will provide personalised support for up to 1,200 homeless people with the most complex needs, including mental health needs.