§ Dame Patricia Hornsby-Smithasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware of the hardship suffered by Service men and their families who find themselves homeless on leaving the forces; and whether, since many local authorities insist on a period of up to five years' local residence before registration on the housing list, he will issue a circular to local authorities recommending them to agree a formula under which service families returning to civilian life can be accepted on a basis of housing need.
§ Mr. MellishI would refer the hon. Member to my replies to the hon. Member for Chichester (Mr. Loveys) and other hon. Members on 11th May.