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

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken since 4 July to reduce the number of people sleeping rough in cities in England.

The government recognises that homelessness levels are far too high and this can have a devastating impact on those affected. We will consider all these issues as we develop our long-term cross-government strategy, working with mayors and councils across the country, to get us back on track to ending homelessness.

We are already taking the first steps to get back on track to ending homelessness. As announced at the Budget, funding for homelessness services is increasing next year by £233 million compared to this year (2024/25). This increased spending will help to prevent rises in the number of families in temporary accommodation and help to prevent rough sleeping. This brings total spend to nearly £1 billion in 2025/26.

This is on top of a £10 million fund announced in November to protect people sleeping rough from cold weather this winter.