§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what orders he has so far issued under Section 5(8) of the Housing (Homeless Persons) Act 1977; what guidance 350W he has given under Section 12 of that Act; and what financial provision he has made to voluntary organisations under Section 13 of that Act.
§ Mr. Alec JonesMy right hon. and learned Friend has issued jointly with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment the Housing (Homeless Persons) (Appropriate Arrangements) Order 1978 (S.I. No. 69) which came into effect on 21st January 1978.
My right hon. and learned Friend has given guidance on Section 12 of the Act in a "Code of Guidance" issued to local authorities on 11th November 1977 with Welsh Office circular 178/77.
The Welsh Office has given no financial assistance to voluntary organisations under Section 13 of the Act.