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

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that there is appropriate accommodation available for those coming from Ukraine.

Information for both sponsors and councils on appropriate accommodation is available at www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-sponsor-guidance and https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-councils.

Considerations have been set out in the published FAQs for the scheme: www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-scheme-frequently-asked-questions

All accommodation will be different however there are a number of standards that ensure the accommodation is free from serious health and safety hazards

Local authorities will need to use their discretion in determining the appropriate approach to undertaking these checks and we have and will continue to engage extensively with local authorities on this as the programme develops.