HC Deb 07 November 1980 vol 991 cc704-5W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in the light of the substantial costs to local authorities of implementing the Housing (Homeless Persons) Act, he will list the cost to each local authority in England for the latest 12-month period.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The Department does not collect comprehensive financial information specifically relating to the operation of the Housing (Homeless Persons) Act.

Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek to repeal or amend drastically the Housing (Homeless Persons) Act, in the light of the burden it has proved to be to so many ratepayers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The review of the Act is continuing and we shall announce our conclusions fairly soon. The cost of operating the Act is among the issues under consideration.