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Rejected
The ministry must require councils to report publicly on the length of time households remain...
Recommendation
The ministry must require councils to report publicly on the length of time households remain in such facilities and justify any decision to keep households in these facilities beyond six-weeks. By the end of this year, the ministry must publish a clear 10-year plan to phase out the use of accommodation with shared facilities for families with children. (Recommendation, Paragraph 52)
Government Response Summary
The government rejected publishing a 10-year plan to phase out all shared accommodation for families, stating they lack evidence to support this, but are engaging stakeholders to identify problematic forms. They stated they are already tracking B&B use beyond six weeks and will clarify reporting guidance for other shared accommodation.
Government Response
Rejected
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
47. As set out in the response to Recommendation 6, we are tracking progress against the national target to eliminate B&B accommodation by monitoring the number of families that are living in B&B accommodation for longer than six weeks. 48. For the reasons set out in our response to Recommendation 7, we do not currently have evidence that all forms of shared accommodation should be phased out – but we are engaging with stakeholders to identify which forms of shared accommodation lead to poor outcomes. 49. We will ensure HCLIC guidance is clear on the definition of forms of shared accommodation to ensure accurate reporting.
Source
Inquiry
Housing Conditions in England
Report
5th Report - Housing Conditions in Temporary Accommodation
22 Apr 2026
HC 1831
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.3 yrs
Report published
22 Apr 2026