HC Deb 19 June 1990 vol 174 c481W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current rate of growth of homelessness in the United Kingdom per annum; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Spicer

[holding answer 15 June 1990]: Between 1988 and 1989 the estimated number of households accepted by housing authorities under homelessness legislation increased by about 8 per cent. It should be stressed that there are people for whom accommodation has been found.

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