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Written questions by Spencer.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Hannah Spencer this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (43)Department of Health and Social Care (7)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (7)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (6)Department for Education (5)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (5)Home Office (4)Ministry of Justice (3)Department for Work and Pensions (3)Department for Transport (1)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (1)Treasury (1)

Showing 15 of 5 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what his planned timetable is for Awaab's Law to be implemented within the private rented sector.

Reply

I refer the hon. Member to the roadmap for implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025 published on 13 November 2025 which can be found on gov.uk here.

29 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what comparative assessment he has made of homelessness assessment rates for (a) people aged 16-24 and (b) the general population since the introduction of the Homelessness Reduc

Reply

The government publishes data on local authority homelessness assessments, including the age of main applicants owed a duty. You can find this in table A6 of the latest homelessness statistics, published here.

29 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, if he will publish data on homelessness presentations to local authorities by age group.

Reply

The government publishes data on local authority homelessness assessments, including the age of main applicants owed a duty. You can find this in table A6 of the latest homelessness statistics, published here.

29 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of funding allocations in enabling young people presenting as homeless to receive an assessment and support where required.

Reply

Housing authorities have a duty to assess all eligible applicants and must work with them to develop a personalised housing plan to prevent or relieve their homelessness. The government is providing £3.6 billion funding for homelessness services from 2026...

20 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, if he will take legislative steps to provide new powers for councils to help bring more long-term empty homes into use.

Reply

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 104908 on 19 January 2026.

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