HC Deb 04 February 2004 vol 417 c919W
7. Chris Grayling

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on homelessness. [152486]

Yvette Cooper

Homelessness is a serious problem affecting families across the country, but particularly concentrated in London. The Government have increased funding to prevent and address homelessness, strengthened the safety net for vulnerable people, and reduced the level of rough sleeping by two thirds. Councils have also cut substantially the number of homeless families in Bed and Breakfast.