Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Rushanara Ali

Monday 20th January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Rushanara Ali]

My hon. Friend makes a really important point about the impact on children and young people. It is an absolute scandal that nearly 160,000 children are in temporary accommodation, and we are determined to ensure that the Government’s long-term strategy addresses the underlying issues affecting youth homelessness. We are working with mayors, councils and key stakeholders, including in the charitable sector, to get us back on track to ending homelessness.

[Mr Speaker]

I call the shadow Minister.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Rushanara Ali

Monday 2nd December 2024 Commons Chamber

[Rushanara Ali]

I can reassure the hon Lady that the Government are addressing those issues and will take appropriate action. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and other Ministers are very much engaged with this important agenda.

[Mr Speaker]

I call the shadow Minister.

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[Mr Speaker]

Order. I am sorry, but I have to get everybody in. It is not just about your question.

[Rushanara Ali]

I am very sorry to hear about the experience of my hon. Friend’s constituent. I refer to my previous comments; I am very happy to meet and engage with her on her work to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Rushanara Ali

Monday 28th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

But not in this instance! [Laughter.]

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Rushanara Ali)]

The national planning policy guidance will recognise the importance of high-quality open spaces and opportunities for sports, physical activity, health and wellbeing in our communities. Our proposals to release grey-belt land for development will depend on developers’ meeting one of the “golden rules” and ensuring that all new developments have accessible green space.