Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has issued guidance for housing sector professionals who regularly interact with other people following the declaration of the covid-19 pandemic.
MHCLG continues to work closely with local authorities to ensure they are prepared to deliver their statutory obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
The Secretary of State has instructed officials to work with councils to support and maintain their public services, including housing provision via the COVID-19 Response fund, which has initially been set at £5 billion and provides funding so public services are prepared and protected.
Guidance has been issued to assist staff and employers in addressing COVID-19, in a hostel or day centre environment.