§ 70. Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue guidance to local authorities on the rehousing of women and children whose homes have broken up on account of separation, divorce or cruelty.
§ Mr. KaufmanA recent joint circular issued by the Department of the Environment (DOE No. 18/74), DHSS and the Welsh Office reminded local authorities of the special needs of women and children who become homeless as a result of family break-ups. Also, the Government are considering the recommendations of the Finer Committee on one-parent families and have announced their intention to set up a Select Committee in the autumn on the subject of violence in marriage.