§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is aware that some local authorities have used bed and breakfast institutions in fulfilment of their duties to provide temporary accommodation under the National Assistance Act 1948; and if he will issue a circular to all local authorities on the implementation of Sections 21(4) and 26(6) of that Act.
§ Mr. DeanThe Government are well aware of the difficulties some local authorities are experiencing in their attempts to combat the problem of home-lessness and hope to be in a position to issue further guidance later this year.