§ Tom CoxTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many night shelter beds there are in the Greater London area. [185349]
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§ Phil HopeThis information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister knows that there are around 2,750 quick access bedspaces in London hostels together with a further 13,300 bed spaces in longer stay hostels for homeless people. Some 100 people are accommodated each night in rolling shelters designed to help rough sleepers move quickly away from the streets. Other night shelters are managed predominantly by faith based organisations particularly during the Winter.