Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

What support he is providing to people in rent arrears as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.

This Government has provided an unprecedented package of support to renters, and it has made a real impact. The vast majority - 91% - of renters are up to date with their rent.

However, we have kept in place longer notice periods of four months until the end of September, giving people who need it the time to agree a way forward with their landlord.

For renters who require additional support, financial measures remain in place. We have made available £140 million this year for local councils to help people pay their rent through Discretionary Housing Payments, and we extended the Job Retention Scheme and the £20 weekly uplift in Universal Credit until the end of September.