§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister which local authorities include a policy towards Gypsies and Travellers as a part of their homelessness strategy; and what percentage of local authorities this represents. [164099]
§ Yvette CooperThis information is not currently available.
The Homelessness Act 2002 required all local housing authorities in England to publish a strategy by 30 July 2003 which aims to prevent homelessness and ensure that accommodation and support are available for people who become homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has commissioned an independent evaluation of all homelessness strategies, which will report later this year.