Meaning of “homeless” and “threatened with homelessness”

Part of Homelessness Reduction Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 3:30 pm on 18 January 2017.

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Photo of Michelle Donelan Michelle Donelan Conservative, Chippenham 3:30, 18 January 2017

Does my hon. Friend accept that failing to act early not only hinders our ability to combat homelessness but allows complex needs and problems to escalate over time? Many charities in my constituency have echoed the message to me that the quicker we act and the earlier we get in, the less those needs will escalate and develop. That will save the NHS, local authorities and other sectors money in the long run.