Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Jupp and Luke Hall

Monday 20th July 2020 Commons Chamber

[Luke Hall]

The hon. Lady cares passionately about this issue and has raised it in the House recently. If a local authority places a household into temporary accommodation in another area, it is, as I said, required by law to notify that local authority to ensure that there is no disruption in schooling or employment. Our homelessness and advice support team should hold local authorities to account for their performance on this matter, and the Local Government Association is doing work with local authorities from London and throughout the country to develop a protocol for out-of-area placements. We are clear, from the Front Bench, that councils should adhere to this basic legal requirement.

[Simon Jupp (East Devon) (Con)]

What steps he is taking to increase investment in town centres.