Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 59
59
Deferred
Paragraph: 208
Home Office applies unduly narrow definition of homelessness for Windrush generation claimants.
Conclusion
The Home Office appears to be applying an unduly narrow definition of homelessness which fails to consider the circumstances in which some members of the Windrush generation found themselves.
Government Response Summary
The government states it is reviewing its definition of homelessness and clarifies that claimants are currently not precluded from awards in this category if staying with family and friends.
Paragraph Reference:
208
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
We are reviewing our definition of Homelessness. Currently a claimant is not precluded from being awarded under this category if staying with family and friends.