HC Deb 15 November 1989 vol 160 cc290-1W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many homeless people are in temporary accommodation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Grist

On 30 June 1989, the latest date for which figures are available there were 793 households living in temporary accommodation in Wales. The Department is in touch with a wide range of organisations concerned with homelessness and a statement will be made in due course.