Homelessness Prevention Task and Finish Group: Scottish Government Response

The Scottish Government have published a response to the Homelessness Prevention Task and Finish Group, considering the groundwork needed to ensure the successful implementation of Scotland's new homelessness prevention legislation.

The response contains priority short term actions and longer term actions based on the report's recommendations, including detail of legislative proposals.

The Scottish Government have responded that they will clarify in guidance the links between the new homelessness prevention duties and the existing housing support duty, including the provision of wider housing support. This includes the intention that the provision of housing support becomes an integral part of responses to preventing homelessness.