§ Mr. Peter Bottomleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the assistance given in the last three years to organisations providing services to those living on the streets.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesDetailed information in the form requested is not available.
The Voluntary Services Unit of the Home Office, however, makes grants to a number of organisations whose primary concern is with the welfare and accommodation problems of the temporarily homeless. The Home Office also grant-aids voluntary organisations providing after-care hostels for people who are homeless on discharge from prison and other homeless ex-offenders.
§ Mr. Peter Bottomleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if people living on the streets are registered as voters.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThis is a matter for the electoral registration officer, who would need to be satisfied that the residence requirements of the Representation of the People Act 1949 were met.
§ Mr. Peter Bottomleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance he gives the Metropolitan Police and other police forces on their contacts with people living on the streets.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesNone.