Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to improve access to social homes for people at risk of homelessness.

The government published A National Plan to End Homelessness on 11 December 2025. It can be found on gov.uk here.

In respect of homes funded by the Social and Affordable Housing Programme, we have made clear that registered providers will be expected to assist and work closely with councils to fulfil their duties to meet local housing need. This includes letting rented homes in accordance with, and meeting obligations set out in, nominations agreements. We expect registered providers to provide 100% of first lets through nominations agreements, unless otherwise agreed with the council.

We have also brought forward amendments to the Social Housing Bill to strengthen homelessness prevention. Details can be found in the Written Ministerial Statement made on 21 October 2026 (HCWS401).