§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent representations he has received about the Housing (Homeless Persons) Act 1977; whether he is satisfied with the working of the Act; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe local authority associations and the voluntary organisations concerned have been asked for their views on the operation of the Act but I have not yet received all their replies. I have also received representations from certain individual local authorities. My right hon. Friend will decide in the light of the views expressed whether the Act is operating satisfactorily.