§ Mr. Moneyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will now introduce legislation to amend the Local Government Act 1972 to impose a statutory duty on all housing authorities to provide temporary accommodation for the homeless.
§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to make it a statutory liability on local authorities, rather than a discretionary one, to house the homeless.
§ Mr. FreesonMy right hon. Friend has been reviewing the question of further legislation with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services and they expect to be able to make a statement about their intentions after the recess.