Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many young people are currently homeless in the UK; what action they are taking to tackle youth homelessness; and whether they plan to create a national strategy to end youth homelessness as advocated by the PlanForThe136k coalition.

The most recent homelessness statistics for England (April to June 2023) are available at: Homelessness statistics - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

This Government is committed to tackling all forms of homelessness including youth homelessness.

The Government's 'Ending Rough Sleeping for Good' Strategy, published in 2022 and backed by £2 billion over three years, recognises young people face particular challenges. The strategy confirmed a £200 million investment in the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP) which will deliver homes for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping, including young people. In addition, £2.4 million of Rough Sleeping Initiative funding for 2022-2025 supports youth services in local areas.

The department will continue to work with local authorities and partners in the voluntary and community sector and private sector to tackle youth homelessness.