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<p>The information requested is enclosed in the attached table, which includes data
going back to 1998-99, which illustrates how the level of homelessness in England
is far lower than the average under the last Administration.</p><p>This Government
have invested over £500 million to prevent and tackle all forms of homelessness and
rough sleeping since 2010. The homelessness legislation in England provides one of
the strongest safety nets in the world for families with children and vulnerable people
who become homeless through no fault of their own.</p><p> </p><p>Homelessness acceptances
remain lower than in 27 of the last 30 years, and homelessness is around half the
average level it was under the previous Administration. Households now spend on average
seven months less in temporary accommodation than at the start of 2010.</p><p> </p><p>Figures
for other parts of the United Kingdom are the responsibility of the devolved Administrations.</p>
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