§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give the latest figures for the number of those in England and Wales who are in bed-and-breakfast accommodation paid for by a local authority; and if he will give the figures from 1978 onwards.
§ Mr. TrippierEstimates of the number of households temporarily placed in bed and breakfast accommodation, by English local authorities under the homelessness provisions of Housing Acts, are as follows:
Number of Households in Bed and Breakfast at the end of the year Year Number 1978 1,260 1979 2,030 1980 1,330 1981 1,520 1982 1,640 1983 2,700 1984 3,670 1985 5,360 1986 8,990 1987 10,370 19881 11,270 1 June Some of the cost of providing this accommodation may be offset by contributions from the household or by DHSS allowances.
For information about Welsh authorities I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.