Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Felicity Buchan and Ellie Reeves

Monday 9th January 2023 Commons Chamber

[Ellie Reeves (Lewisham West and Penge) (Lab)]

Last month, 51,000 people came to the end of their placement under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, leaving them desperately needing somewhere to live. However, with the private rented sector unaffordable and council waiting lists already overwhelmed, families are having to choose between returning to a war zone and being homeless. What will the Government do about it?

[Felicity Buchan]

We are delighted to have welcomed more than 150,000 Ukrainians into this country. We thank all the sponsors. On homelessness, 1,720 homelessness duties were owed to households who arrived under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. That is a small fraction.