§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current rate of growth of homelessness in the United Kingdom per annum; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael Spicer[holding answer 15 June 1990]: Between 1988 and 1989 the estimated number of households accepted by housing authorities under homelessness legislation increased by about 8 per cent. It should be stressed that there are people for whom accommodation has been found.