§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what evidence he has received on the extent of homelessness among young single people; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesIn central London, where the problem of rough sleeping is greatest, a count undertaken last November by voluntary sector agencies found 288 people sleeping rough, of whom two were aged under 18 and a further 45 aged 18 to 25.
Outside central London, I know of no reliable information about the number of young homeless people. It is properly the responsibility of each local authority to consider the housing needs of all people in their area, including young homeless people.