HC Deb 08 June 1992 vol 209 cc24-5W
Mr. John Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assistance his Department will make available over the next two years to agencies which provide shelter to single homeless people in(a) the north-west of England and (b) St. Helens.

Mr. Baldry

For 1992–93 the Department has offered financial assistance under section 73 of the Housing Act 1985 to 17 voluntary organisations in north-west England, all of which provide direct practical help to homeless people in finding and keeping suitable accommodation. One organisation, Merseyside accommodation project, is receiving support for its work in St. Helens. Funding for future years is subject to negotiation.

Mr. John Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans his Department has for national assessment of direct access accommodation available to single homeless people.

Mr. Baldry

None.