Rough Sleeping and Homelessness

Part of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities – in the House of Commons am ar 4 Mawrth 2024.

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Photo of Bob Blackman Bob Blackman Ceidwadwyr, Harrow East

I thank my hon. Friend for that answer, but the number of people in temporary accommodation has risen by 10% over the past year, and the number of rough sleepers has risen by 27% across the country. Clearly, the money is very much needed—all London councils report that they are spending more than the temporary accommodation money that has been allocated. Equally, the pilots for Housing First have been outstandingly successful, so can we ensure that Housing First is introduced across the country and more investment is made, in order to take people off the streets and provide them with a permanent home, as they deserve?