We have commissioned research to provide an up-to-date assessment of the size, cost, and demand of the supported housing sector across Great Britain. Findings will be published by the end of 2023. The research will also consider how Government could systematically collect and publish data to monitor the sector, whilst making best use of existing local and national data systems. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made changes to the way local authorities provide Housing Benefit data on supported housing claims that will ensure that, over time, better data is available on the number of claimants in exempt accommodation, and the amount being spent on exempt accommodation. These changes started to take effect for new claims from April 2022 and will therefore take some time for data to improve. DWP have also secured funding to cover the cost of local authorities undertaking a full desk-based review of their Housing Benefit stock cases from April 2023, to improve the accuracy of the data. In addition, the local authority strategic plans and licensing schemes due to be implemented through the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill are expected to improve the supported housing evidence base. We recognise the importance of data in driving improvements and will work with the committee to provide reassurance going forward.