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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the National Audit Office report entitled The effectiveness of government in tackling homelessness, published on 23 July 2024, what steps her Department is taking in response to (a) that report's findings that (i) funding sources are complex, fragmented and uncertain and (ii) there has been limited progress in improving the quality and suitability of temporary accommodation and (b) other findings in that report.

The Government recognises that homelessness levels are far too high and that this can have a devastating impact on those involved. That is why we will take the action needed to tackle this issue and develop a long-term, cross-government strategy working with Mayors and Councils to put us back on track to end homelessness for good. The NAO’s report shines a light on this important issue, and we will consider their recommendations as we develop our strategy.