§ Mr. NellistTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what extra measures he intends to take this winter to provide help for homeless people sleeping rough in Coventry in snow or extreme cold; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. YeoIn the event of severe weather this winter, I would expect individual local authorities to make emergency provision for people sleeping rough in their areas. In 1991–92 the Government are already providing just under £6 million in grants to voluntary organisations throughout the United Kingdom for practical projects to prevent and relieve homelessness. Among those being funded are Coventry Cyrenians and the Coventry day centre.