§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what research his Department has conducted into the housing implications of marital breakdown.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe Welsh Office receives information on the incidence of homelessness caused by disputes between spouses/cohabitees from local authorities in Wales. This information is published in "Welsh Housing Statistics", the latest edition of which contains data for 1985. A copy of this is in the Library. The Government is considering proposals to carry out comprehensive research into the housing implications of relationship breakdown in England and Wales.