§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Prime Minister (1) what assessment he has made of the effect of the Social Exclusion Unit on rates of homelessness in Coventry; [41212]
(2) what plans the Social Exclusion Unit has to reduce homelessness in the West Midlands Region. [43015]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answers 11 May and 1 June 1998]: The Social Exclusion Unit have been looking into the problem of rough sleeping as one of its first three priorities. I will announce the Government's decisions shortly. Any policy changes proposed will have 214W clear targets and evaluation plans. Policy on wider homelessness issues remain with my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister.