It is the duty of housing authorities to consider the housing needs of their districts and make provision accordingly. I have no evidence that evictions due to overcrowding are a general problem, but where a family is evicted and no other accommodation is immediately available for their rehousing, they must come for the time being into the care of the welfare authority.

I am sure that housing and welfare authorities generally are well aware of their responsibilities and the courses of action open to them, but if the hon. Member has any particular difficulties in mind I will gladly consider any information he can give me.