AQW 3521/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities (i) to provide an update on the review of homelessness legislation; and (ii) what provisions are being considered around creating statutory duties in relation to homelessness prevention.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 26 September 2022

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Tabled
26 September 2022
Answer due by
11 October 2022
Answered
11 October 202215 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

The Homelessness Duties are set out in the Housing Order. My officials recently carried out a desk top review of homelessness legislation.

Options to improve homelessness legislation are under consideration.

Official sources