§ 37. Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services it he will make a statement on the problem of homelessness in London and the policies of the Government to deal with the situation.
§ Mr. DeanMy right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and I are fully aware of the problem of homelessness in London, and we shall be meeting the London Boroughs Association again next month to follow up the action taken on the recommendations of our joint working party with the association on homelessness.
§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the number of homeless in inner London; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DeanThe number of families living in temporary accommodation provided by social services departments in inner London at 30th June 1972 was 1,402.