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

To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to writing to households who are subject to the under-occupancy penalty, inviting them to sign up to the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

This is a huge humanitarian crisis, and we are urging all members of the British public to come forward and help where they can. There will be no limit or cap on the sponsorship route. Anyone in the UK with a spare room or home can use this service, as long as they can offer accommodation for at least 6 months which we know is a significant ask. Potential sponsors can register their interest at: www.gov.uk/register-interest-homes-ukraine. We are exploring further steps we can take to promote the scheme.