§ Mr. Soleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps the Government is taking to provide move-on accommodation for people living in emergency hostels.
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§ Mr. Chris PattenThe need for specialised move-on accommodation is one of the matters being reviewed in the light of the report of the joint working group on homelessness. The Government recognise that temporary accommodation in hostels is a transitional arrangement which should be kept as short as is possible.