§ 52. Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has on the increase in London's homelessness between 1979 and 1987.
§ Mr. WaldegraveIn 1979, London boroughs accepted responsibility for securing accommodation for 16,650 households. In the first half of 1987, they accepted 14,820.
§ 55. Mr. Haynesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has any plans to offer temporary accommodation to the homeless over Christmas and in periods of severe weather.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe primary responsibility for assisting homeless people rests with the local authorities.
§ 62. Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the most recent previous year's cost to the London boroughs of bed-and-breakfast accommodation for homeless people.
§ Mr. WaldegraveFrom returns made by local authorities to the Department it is estimated that in 1985–86 the total net cost to London boroughs was £25.3 million.
§ 85. Ms. Primaroloasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has to deal with the problem of homelessness.
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§ Mrs. RoeI refer the hon. Member to the reply given earlier today to the hon. Member for Cardiff, West (Mr. Morgan).