Exempt Accommodation

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 7 Dec 2021 Closed: 5 Mar 2024 Parliament page
This inquiry aims to establish a clearer picture of the amount and quality of provision of exempt accommodation. This includes understanding the strengths and weaknesses of current provision and looking for recommendations on the changes that might be needed to improve exempt accommodation.
15 Recommendations
9 Conclusions
1 Report
3 Oral sessions
10 Letters
3 Events
Activity timeline 18 events
27 Jun
2023
Report published
27 Jun
2023
Correspondence
10 Jan
2023
Correspondence
27 Oct
2022
Report published
12 Oct
2022
Correspondence
6 Sep
2022
Correspondence
13 Jul
2022
Correspondence
13 Jul
2022
Correspondence
5 Jul
2022
Correspondence
5 Jul
2022
Correspondence
4 Jul
2022
Oral evidence
4 Jul
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 16, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 3 sessions
4 Jul 2022
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Oral Evidence
Cathy Page · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities David Rutley · Department for Work and Pensions Eddie Hughes · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities James Wolfe · Department for Work and Pensions
27 Apr 2022
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Oral Evidence
Ashley Horsey · Commonweal Housing David Fensome · Concept Housing Association Denise Hatton · YMCA England & Wales Farah Nazeer · Women's Aid Federation of England Henry Meacock · St Petrocs Matt Downie · Crisis Sam Lister · Chartered Institute of Housing
28 Mar 2022
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Oral Evidence
Cllr Neil Jory · West Devon Borough Council Cllr Sharon Thompson · West Midlands Combined Authority Debbie Ivanova · Care Quality Commission (CQC) Guy Chaundy · Birmingham City Council Helen Clipsom · City Of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Jonathan Walters · Regulator of Social Housing Paul Latham · Charity Commission
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - Exempt Accommodation HC 21 27 Oct 2022 24 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
Clear
5 Conclusion Accepted
Third Report - Exempt Accommodation
It was clear from our evidence that the quality of provision of exempt accommodation varies...
It was clear from our evidence that the quality of provision of exempt accommodation varies greatly and that the poor quality provision puts already vulnerable residents at serious risk. The Government fears “unintended consequences” from further regulation and points to … Read more
Government Response
The government will bring forward national standards for support and give local authorities the power to set up licensing schemes where there is poor quality supported housing; they will formally consult with the sector to develop these standards and licensing scheme as soon as possible after Royal Assent.
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8 Recommendation Accepted
Third Report - Exempt Accommodation
The Government should provide new burdens funding to local authorities to ensure that they can...
The Government should provide new burdens funding to local authorities to ensure that they can carry out these duties to the best of their ability, recognising that improving the overall standard of exempt accommodation and making it more consistent is … Read more
Government Response
The Department will work with local authorities to estimate costs and will carry out a new burdens assessment into the measures set out in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill once it has Royal Assent.
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21 Recommendation Accepted
Third Report - Exempt Accommodation
Demand for exempt accommodation is driven in part by a shortage of affordable homes.
Demand for exempt accommodation is driven in part by a shortage of affordable homes. To solve the issues found in exempt accommodation the Government must solve the wider housing crisis. We reiterate the recommendations from our 2020 report, “Building more … Read more
Government Response
The government states that through the £11.5 billion Affordable Homes Programme, they deliver affordable homes for both sale and rent, and will increase the share of social rent homes within the programme, also stating that since 2010, they have delivered over 632,600 new affordable homes.
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24 Recommendation Accepted
Third Report - Exempt Accommodation
The lease-based model has its place in exempt accommodation, by enabling access to properties for...
The lease-based model has its place in exempt accommodation, by enabling access to properties for decent providers who would otherwise not be able to purchase properties outright. However, it can be exploited by those whose primary objective is to make … Read more
Government Response
The government says it will strongly support local authorities in taking action against exploitative landlords. Measures in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill include a proposed fit and proper person test. They will also consider how they can align the licensing regime and national standards for support with Housing Benefit regulations.
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Government Response AI assessment · 22 of 15 classified
Accepted 4
Accepted in Part 5
Acknowledged 8
Deferred 2
Not Addressed 1
Rejected 2
Total 15 recs + 9 conclusions
Correspondence 10 letters
27 Jun 2023 To committee Letter from the Secretary of State to the Chair dated 20 June 2023 concerning the Government response to the Committee's report on Exempt Accommodation
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10 Jan 2023 To committee Letter from the Secretary of State to the Chair dated 6 January 2023 concerning the Government response to the Committee's report on Exempt Accommodation
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12 Oct 2022 To committee Letter from the Minister for Welfare Delivery to the Chair dated 5 September 2022 concerning Exempt Accommodation data
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6 Sep 2022 To committee Letter from the Comptroller and Auditor General to the Chair dated 27 July 2022 concerning data on Exempt Accommodation
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13 Jul 2022 To committee Letter from the Chair to the Comptroller and Auditor General dated 13 July 2022 concerning exempt accommodation data
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13 Jul 2022 To committee Letter from the Chair to the Minister for Welfare Delivery dated 13 July 2022 concerning exempt accommodation data
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5 Jul 2022 To committee Letter from the Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing to the Chair dated 1 July 2022 concerning the Supported Housing Improvement Programme bidding prospectus
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5 Jul 2022 To committee Letter from the Minister for Welfare Delivery to the Chair dated 30 June 2022 concerning exempt accommodation data
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17 May 2022 To committee Letter from the Chair to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions dated 17 May 2022 concerning data on exempt accommodation
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8 Feb 2022 To committee Letter from the Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing to the Chair dated 26 January 2022 concerning the Committee's inquiry into Exempt Accommodation
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