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

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce the incidence of fraudulent subletting of social housing properties.

I refer the Noble Lord to the answer given to Question UIN HL1437 (and attached) on 13 July 2026.

On the 8 July 2026, the government announced a new, innovative data-sharing partnership between the Public Sector Fraud Authority and Airbnb, which can be found on gov.uk here (and attached). Through this agreement, people illegally subletting social housing will be identified and may be removed from the property, ensuring that social housing properties remain there for the families who need them, and not in the hands of those using them illegally for personal gain.