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Women: Sleeping Rough

Asked by Paula BarkerLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 9 October 2024UIN 900451

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with the Minister for Women and Equalities on reducing the number of women sleeping rough.

Answered by Rushanara Ali

We recognise that women sleeping on the streets have different experiences and needs to men, particularly relating to experiences of violence and abuse.

£9.2 million funding is available for women-specific rough sleeping services. We will take action to tackle rising levels of rough sleeping and develop a strategy to get us back on track to ending homelessness.

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