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Homelessness: Expenditure

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 9 July 2026UIN 16001

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Value for Money Review of homelessness spending will include analysis of the cost-effectiveness of Housing First models.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Value for Money Review of homelessness will assess the underlying cost-effectiveness of cross government spend that helps to prevent and relieve all forms of homelessness, and will make actionable recommendations that improve efficiency, accountability, outcomes, and reduce financial pressures on councils. The review will also explore accommodation delivery models, including novel and innovative approaches to temporary accommodation and the supported housing sector. The findings will inform decisions for future policy development.

For further details please see the published Terms of Reference available here.

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