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

To ask His Majesty's Government when the task force on housing for older people will be launched as promised in the White Paper, Levelling up the United Kingdom, published on 2 February.

Ensuring older people have access to the right homes that suit their needs can help them to live independently for longer and feel more connected to their communities.

We announced in the Levelling Up White Paper an older people’s housing taskforce, to explore how we can improve the choice of and access to housing options for older people.

We are continually increasing our understanding of this market, and note the recommendations in Professor Mayhew's recent review alongside contributions from other stakeholders.