Mr. John P. SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the latest figures of acceptances of homeless households by local authorities in England and Wales.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerLatest estimates of households accepted a s homeless in England appear in table 1(a) of "Local authorities' action under the homelessness provisions of the 1985 Housing Act: England. Results for the third quarter 1989. Supplementary Tables", which is in the Library.
For information about Wales, I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.