The homelessness problem is being exacerbated by a severe shortage in housing supply, and especially affordable housing. Homes England, which is sponsored by MHCLG, fell below its central targets in 2022–23 in terms of new home starts, completions, unlocked housing capacity and households supported into home ownership. MHCLG accepts that a significant ramping- up in affordable housing supply, beyond individual strategic sites, would be needed to make a substantial impact on homelessness level...

The homelessness problem is being exacerbated by a severe shortage in housing supply, and especially affordable housing. Homes England, which is sponsored by MHCLG, fell below its central targets in 2022–23 in terms of new home starts, completions, unlocked housing capacity and households supported into home ownership. MHCLG accepts that a significant ramping- up in affordable housing supply, beyond individual strategic sites, would be needed to make a substantial impact on homelessness levels, requiring new supply in areas where homelessness pressures are particularly acute. However, it is troubling that there are so many barriers to increas Type: conclusion | Number: 6 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. completion of 32,320 homes against a target of 29,641, facilitating the start of construction for an additional 35,676 homes against a target of 32,967 and unlocked land that is capable of delivering 26,273 fur