§ 54. Mrs. Joyce Butlerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what study he is making of the difficulties caused to local housing authorities and to other residents by the growing number of anti-social families for whom local authorities have a statutory duty to provide accommodation; what advice he is able to give towards a solution of this problem; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreesonI recognise that such families, whatever the causes of their difficulties, can pose problems for housing authorities, who need to consider how far housing management measure can help. I hope the Department's new housing services advisory unit will look into this question, as one of its early tasks, and be able to help local authorities, drawing on the best current practice.