§ Mr. Lomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she is aware that under the Local Government Act 1972 the duty to provide accommodation and welfare services and care for the homeless has been changed to an option; and if she will take steps to change the situation.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment gave him on 10th April 1974.