HC Deb 21 July 1980 vol 989 c111W
Mr. Wheeler

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in view of growing concern in many London boroughs about the operation of the Housing (Homeless Persons) Act 1977, he will bring forward proposals for its amendment.

Mr. Stanley

As my hon. Friend is aware, we are reviewing the operation of the Act and the associated code of guidance to see whether changes may be necessary. Careful consideration will be given to the views that have been put forward by the London boroughs together with the other representations that we have received.

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS ACCEPTED AS HOMELESS WHO LOST THEIR LAST ACCOMMODATION BECAUSE OF MORTGAGE DEFAULT—ENGLAND
Year One-parent families Two-parent families Other households Total households
1975 400 1,500 100 2,003
1976 600 1,900 200 2,700
1977 700 2,000 200 2,900
1978 700 1,600 300 2,600
First half 1979 400 700 100 1,100
Second half 1979 300 600 100 900

Results for 1975–77 are not collected on the same basis as those for later years and are therefore not comparable. Because of rounding, component figures may not agree with the total shown.