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

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure adequate and accessible provision for women experiencing rough sleeping.

The Government recognises that women experiencing rough sleeping often face different risks and can be less visible to services. Guidance for the Rough Sleeping Programme makes clear that local areas should ensure adequate and accessible provision for women. Local areas have flexibility to provide tailored support, including specialist accommodation and outreach for women where needed.

Through the Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund, the Government is also supporting specialist organisations working with women who face some of the greatest barriers to accessing support.