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Housing First

Asked by Patrick HurleyLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 9 December 2025UIN 95839

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding Housing First provision across England in the forthcoming cross-government homelessness strategy.

Answered by Alison McGovern

Our homelessness strategy will put prevention at its core, including setting out that interventions should be tailored to the individual needs of people at risk of homelessness.

Councils can use our homelessness funding flexibly to meet those needs, including by commissioning Housing First services which evidence has shown can transform the lives of people with complex needs.

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