Oral Answers to Questions — Homeless Persons

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 December 1973.

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Photo of Mr Edward Heath Mr Edward Heath , Bexley 12:00, 4 December 1973

I could no doubt obtain that information for my hon. Friend. The work has already been done because the Departments concerned have worked with the local authorities in a working party and have produced recommendations for dealing with this problem As I said, one of the main recommendation is that provision for the homeless should be part of the housing authority function. At the same time the Government have been helping with financial assistance for hostels to provide homes for single homeless people, and hostel accommodation can be provided either by voluntary organisations or by local authorities.