Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 11
11
Accepted in Part
We recommend that a National Oversight Committee be urgently established to address the oversight issues...
Recommendation
We recommend that a National Oversight Committee be urgently established to address the oversight issues relating to exempt accommodation. Among its functions we expect that it would coordinate awareness of emerging issues, inform the development of policy in this area and develop proposals for reform of the regulatory system. The composition of the committee should include the existing regulators— the Care Quality Commission, Regulator of Social Housing, Charity Commission, Financial Conduct Authority and the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies—officials from DLUHC, the Local Government Association, and any other organisation it was thought would make a valuable contribution to improving oversight. One of the committee’s first tasks should be to input into the development of the national standards we have recommended. (Paragraph 60) Data and costs
Government Response Summary
The government will establish a Supported Housing Advisory Panel through the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill to provide information and advice on the regulatory oversight of supported housing and bring together key stakeholders.
Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government
Accepted in Part
33. Government has committed to establishing a Supported Housing Advisory Panel through the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill. Providing information and advice on the regulatory oversight of supported housing will form part of the Advisory Panel’s remit. 34.T he Advisory Panel will bring together key stakeholders who will advise on and challenge progress towards eliminating bad practice by those whose motive is purely exploitation. The panel will consist of those with interest from across the supported housing sector, including (but not limited to) those who represent the interests of registered providers, local authorities, charities, and above all residents of supported housing. We will convene the panel at the earliest opportunity once the Bill has commenced.