§ 78. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he is aware that in some areas, including the Borough of Leyton, half-way houses to accommodate families who have been evicted or have otherwise lost their habitations cannot now fully meet the need for this temporary accommodation; and what what further recommendations in respect of this matter he has given to local authorities where the problem is critical.
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§ Mr. H. BrookeThis is a matter which also concerns my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health, whom I have consulted. I have no reason to believe that there are special difficulties in the Borough of Leyton. Homeless families who fail to solve their housing problem by their own efforts may be able to get temporary help either from the welfare authority or from the housing authority, and it is for these authorities to keep the position under review.