§ Mr. Stallardasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether, in view of the housing situation, the increase in homelessness and the number of houses standing empty, he will consider the re-introduction of requisitioning; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what representations he has received from Shelter and others concerning the problems of council-financed "bed and breakfast" accommodation; what replies he has sent; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreesonI have received a copy of Shelter's Report on "Bed and Breakfast" and will be discussing its recommendations, and the issues it raises, with Shelter and with the authorities concerned with homelessness.