§ 14. Mrs. Anne CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action he proposes to alleviate homelessness in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe Housing Executive has statutory responsibility for dealing with homelessness, and arranges both temporary and permanent accommodation throughout Northern Ireland. Its housing selection scheme gives top priority particularly to families accepted as homeless. In addition, the Executive and other local bodies provide extensive advice to those who are homeless, or are threatened with homelessness. I am satisfied that these arrangements are appropriate in dealing with homelessness in Northern Ireland.