<p>Homelessness levels are far too high. We will take the action needed to tackle this issue and develop a long-term, cross-government strategy working with Mayors and Councils to put us back on track to ending homelessness for good. We welcome the NAO’s report which shines a light on this important issue and will consider their recommendations as we develop our strategy.</p><p>We will deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation and deliver 1.5 million new homes over the next Parliament. I refer the Rt Hon Member to the written statement made on 30 July 2024 (<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-07-30/hcws48" target="_blank">HCWS48</a>), setting out our first steps on how we achieve this.</p>