Social Housing Bill [Lords]

Debate between Katrina Murray and Matthew Pennycook

2nd reading
Thursday 10th September 2026 Commons Chamber

[Matthew Pennycook]

My hon. Friend knows that I have the utmost respect for her and all that she has done to make women and girls safe. In response to the points made by my hon. Friends the Members for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Danny Beales) and for Birmingham Yardley (Jess Phillips), the Government have committed in our national plan to end homelessness to address this issue. There is consensus on that point. I am more than happy to make it clear that, if the guidance is not effective and does not have the intended effects that we all want to see, we will not hesitate to pursue changes through regulations. My hon. Friend has my commitment on that.

[Katrina Murray (Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch) (Lab)]

Will the Minister give way?