§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the latest figures for the number of people living in bed-and-breakfast accommodation.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThere are no figures available for the total number of people living in bed-and-breakfast accommodation. It is estimated, however, that the number of households placed in such accommodation by local authorities under the provisions of part II of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 was 295 at 30 September 1989.