Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jess Phillips and Sarah Olney

Monday 24th February 2025 Commons Chamber

[Sarah Olney (Richmond Park) (LD)]

Domestic abuse services in my area are telling me there is a specific shortage of places in shelters for men, which is a particular problem for women fleeing domestic abuse with their teenage sons. What is being done to address this problem specifically?

[Jess Phillips]

Refuge accommodation actually sits within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. However, we have invested £30 million extra for councils to look at the need they have in their area, which will include creating dispersal accommodation, as women with older boys are often not allowed into group accommodation.