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<p>Due to the scale and pace of the evacuation in Afghanistan we have had to use hotels
as a temporary accommodation measure. We do not want to keep people in temporary accommodation
for any longer than is absolutely necessary. We have moved – or are in the process
of moving - over 7,000 people into permanent homes since June 2021. There is a huge
effort underway to support the families into permanent homes as soon as we can so
they can settle and rebuild their lives, and to ensure those still temporarily accommodated
in hotels are given the best start to their life in the UK.</p><p>We continue to work
with local authorities to source appropriate accommodation as quickly as possible.
We have set up a bespoke local engagement team within Department for Levelling Up,
Housing and Communities, with named points of contact for each region across the country,
to make it easier for local authorities to come forward with offers of accommodation
– including larger properties to support bigger families - and develop strong local
integration initiatives.</p><p>In addition, we are working on a number of alternative
accommodation options including MOD properties, using education based accommodation
and the private rented sector. This includes providing councils with additional resources
for appropriate properties.</p><p>The government is working with councils to find
families settled homes as quickly as possible. It is right we take time to ensure
families are provided with suitable homes which support their integration alongside
access to education and employment.</p>
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