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

To ask His Majesty's Government what lessons they have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic period in their approach to rough sleeping.

The pandemic response, including 'Everyone In', saved hundreds of lives - an estimated 266 Covid-19-related deaths were avoided in 2020. By March 2022, we had helped over 43,000 people into settled accommodation or supported housing pathway as part of our response to the pandemic. We continue to support all local areas across England to promote vaccination amongst people sleeping rough.

The pandemic response made clear the powerful impact that can be achieved when government, local government, and the voluntary and community sector work together with health and housing partners.