Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 18
18
Accepted
DLUHC acknowledges homelessness risks for Ukrainian households, relying on existing prevention funding.
Conclusion
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 many cases homelessness had been prevented or subsequently dealt with by local authorities using the homelessness prevention money.29 Thank you payments for sponsors
Government Response Summary
The government reiterates its provision of £120 million UK-wide funding for homelessness prevention in 2024-25, following £150 million in 2023-24, which can be used to support all households, including Ukrainian families, at risk of homelessness.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
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 for 2024-25. This followed the £150 million which was made available during 2023-24.