§ Mr. Stewardasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that, under the present welfare arrangements, homeless young families are split up and separated while they are waiting for council houses; and if he will send a circular to all local authorities drawing their attention to the need to humanise the system.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithMy right hon. Friend is satisfied that, as far as the nature and amount of the accommodation they have available allow, local authorities generally already do all they can to avoid splitting up families for whom they provide temporary accommodation in circumstances of emergency. He does not feel that there is any need to issue a circular to them on this point.