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Sleeping Rough

Asked by Tom HayesLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 3 December 2024UIN 16067

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of hostile architecture on persons experiencing rough sleeping.

Answered by Rushanara Ali

Rough Sleeping levels are far too high, and this can have a devastating impact on those affected. This Government is committed to addressing this and delivering long term solutions.

We have set up a dedicated Inter-Ministerial Group, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, to bring together ministers from across government to develop a long-term strategy.

We are committed to providing the services rough sleepers need to leave the street and the support they need to prevent a return to rough sleeping.

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