HC Deb 27 June 2002 vol 387 cc1074-5W
Dr. Evan Harris

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what percentage of(a)rough sleepers and

(b)people living in temporary accommodation are registered with a general practitioner. [56567]

Ms Blears

This information is not collected centrally. However, the Government are committed to ensure that all children in temporary accommodation receive regular health checks from health professionals, and to increase access to general practitioners and health care for all homeless people. The absence of a permanent address should not be a bar to registering with a general practitioner.

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