§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what measures his Department is taking in combating the problem of homelessness in Merseyside, with particular reference to Liverpool; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesThe responsibility for dealing with homelessness in Merseyside rests with the local authorities there. In Liverpool, for example, the city council has made extensive provision to meet the demands of the homeless and has good partnership arrangements with voluntary agencies and housing associations. There are no homeless households currently in bed and breakfast in Liverpool and I am pleased with that clear indication of the success of that approach.