Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Rushanara Ali

Monday 7th April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Rushanara Ali]

The hon. Gentleman has done a great deal of cross-party work in support of housing. We have a consultation in place. I am pleased to say that I have met him on a couple of occasions, and he will be aware that we are working hard and at pace to tackle the underlying challenges. There are 164,000 children in temporary accommodation, and rough sleeping has gone up by 164% since 2010. We are determined to take action to deal with the challenges, but that will require concerted work. The Deputy Prime Minister is leading the interdepartmental taskforce on homelessness. I look forward to continuing to work with the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman).

[Mr Speaker]

I call the shadow Minister.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Rushanara Ali

Monday 3rd March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Rushanara Ali]

I thank my hon. Friend for the question. We have inherited a massive challenge, and we are working at pace to tackle these issues, so that people can live safely and securely in their home and do not face such high costs.

[Mr Speaker]

I call the shadow Minister.

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.