Sleeping Rough
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending the Rough Sleeping Initiative.
Answered by Rushanara Ali
We conducted an evaluation of the RSI in 2018 and a link to report can be found here. We have also commissioned a systems wide evaluation of the homelessness and rough sleeping system and further information can be found here. The aim of this evaluation is to assess the interaction between different interventions, understand what works, and identify the most effective points at which to prevent homelessness. MHCLG is due to publish an interim report in summer 2025, followed by a final report in spring 2027.
We will develop a new cross government strategy to put us back on track to ending homelessness and rough sleeping. As announced by the Chancellor on 29th July, spending plans for 2025-26 will be set alongside the Budget on 30th October.
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