HC Deb 20 December 1972 vol 848 cc371-2W
Mr. Freeson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his estimate of the number of families in homeless families hostels or rehoused by local authorities in 1971–72 whose previous accommodation had been in furnished dwellings.

Mr. Dean

I have consulted my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment but regret that there is no information available on which to base an estimate.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services on what date he received a copy of the Grief Report, sent to him by the National Campaign for the Homeless; and what action he intends taking in connection with this request.

Sir K. Joseph

I received a copy of the report on 6th December and am sending the hon. Member a copy of the letter I sent to Shelter on 13th December.