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Homelessness: Young People

Asked by Bell Ribeiro-AddyLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 15 July 2026UIN 17813

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to support 18-year-olds still in education who are experiencing homelessness.

Answered by Alison McGovern

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 124201 on 14 April 2026.

In addition, to support disadvantaged students, the Department for Education (DfE) provides free meals funding in further education and requires colleges and training providers to use bursary funding to support students facing financial hardship, helping vulnerable young people, including those at risk of homelessness, remain in education and training.

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