HC Deb 22 January 1963 vol 670 cc20-1
29. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what are the latest figures of homeless persons in Essex; and what special measures have been taken recently by the county and other authorities.

Sir K. Joseph

I am informed that the Answer to the first part of the Question is 399 persons or 94 families. The Essex County Council has closed an unsatisfactory hostel for 10 families at Leytonstone, opened a new unit for 25 families at Colchester and appointed two additional family case workers. The county borough councils of East and West Ham have also provided additional accommodation. More new houses are under construction in the county than at this time a year ago.