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Committee Material Published 23 Feb 2024 ↗ View on Parliament

DLLUHC told us that 790 Ukrainian households taking part in the scheme were currently in temporary accommodation, and 8% were either experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness at any particular time.28 We asked DLUHC how it would respond in the event of an increase in the levels of homelessness or risk of homelessness for those taking part in the scheme, particularly given the severe pressures on levels of homelessness in the general population. It told us that it was conscious of t...

DLLUHC told us that 790 Ukrainian households taking part in the scheme were currently in temporary accommodation, and 8% were either experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness at any particular time.28 We asked DLUHC how it would respond in the event of an increase in the levels of homelessness or risk of homelessness for those taking part in the scheme, particularly given the severe pressures on levels of homelessness in the general population. It told us that it was conscious of the housing pressures being faced by local authorities and had recognised this by providing extra funding to precent homelessness. It explained that in ma Type: conclusion | Number: 18 | Response status: accepted Government response: 4.6 At Autumn Statement 2023, the government announced £120 million UK-wide funding to invest in homelessness prevention. This funding can be used to support all households at risk of homelessness, including Ukrainian households who can no longer remain in sponsorship