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Homelessness: Young People

Asked by Anna GelderdLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 October 2025UIN 77925

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to review the disparity in targeted funding for young people experiencing homelessness.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Government has increased funding for homelessness services this year by £233 million to a total of £1 billion. Local authorities can use this funding flexibly to meet the needs of people experiencing and at risk of homelessness in their area, including young people, according to local need.

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