HC Deb 21 November 1983 vol 49 cc31-2W
Ms. Harman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many bed spaces are available for single homeless men and single homeless women in London in (a) Department of Health and Social Security resettlement units, (b) hostels run by local authorities and (c) hostels run by voluntary organisations.

Sir George Young

I understand from my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services that the number of bed spaces available for single homeless men in London resettlement units is currently 880 and for women 50. There are no such figures available centrally in respect of hostels currently provided by local authorities and voluntary agencies.

Ms. Harman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the average nightly number of people in hostels catering for the single homeless in London.

Sir George Young

This information is not available to my Department.

Ms. Harman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the total number of men and women sleeping rough in London.

Dr. Boyson

I have been asked to reply.

Information about the number of men and women sleeping rough is not collected.