Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Alice Macdonald Excerpts
Thursday 22nd January 2026

(4 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alan Campbell Portrait Sir Alan Campbell
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The hon. Lady raises a concern that is felt by Members across the House. I will ensure the Secretary of State is aware of her concerns and, if necessary, brings forward an update on our plans for improvement.

Alice Macdonald Portrait Alice Macdonald (Norwich North) (Lab/Co-op)
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Last week I visited the YMCA centre on Aylsham Road in Norwich, which is doing incredibly work to address youth homelessness. Will the Leader of the House join me in celebrating 170 years of YMCA Norfolk this year, and make time for a debate on how best to support vulnerable young people to access safe, secure and affordable housing?

Alan Campbell Portrait Sir Alan Campbell
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My hon. Friend is right to champion the work of the YMCA centre in her constituency. I think we could echo that in every constituency where the YMCA has a presence; it does an absolutely fantastic job. We are committed to ending homelessness and have invested £3.5 billion over the next three years. I encourage her to apply for an Adjournment debate to highlight the important work the YMCA is doing, and the other measures necessary to support vulnerable young people to access safe, secure and affordable housing.