§ 30. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what estimate he has of the number of persons who are now in hostels, rest centres, or half-way homes, because they were homeless through eviction or otherwise; and what percentage have been using such accommodation for over two years.
§ Mr. DeedesAbout 7,800 persons, representing 2,150 families. I cannot say what percentage have been using such accommodation for over two years.
§ Mr. SorensenIs the hon. Gentleman aware that some of these unhappy people have been living in this kind of accommodation for as long as five years? Could anything be done to bring special attention to bear on the situation of this very unfortunate category of people?
§ Mr. DeedesWe are aware that there are certain special problem families who have been there between two and five years, and continual efforts are being made to provide the individual adjustments which have to be made in each case.