In this session the Committee sought to understand:
why more households were living in temporary accommodation
what the Government and councils were doing to address the problem
what housing stock was available
how to prevent homelessness
how to support people who are homeless
In early February 2024 the Committee held an evidence session on temporary accommodation looking at why:
households were living in temporary accommodation
stock management, new housing supply and budgets
homelessness prevention and support
In late February 2024 the Committee held a further evidence session on the impact of housing and homelessness of asylum seekers and refugees.