Homelessness (Crisis Report)

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 4:00 pm on 25 March 2015.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Sarah Newton Sarah Newton Conservative, Truro and Falmouth 4:00, 25 March 2015

My hon. Friend is being generous in giving way a second time. Is he aware of the Children’s Society’s work in this area? The Children’s Society looks after vulnerable 16 and 17-year-olds. It has told me that more than half the youngsters in that vulnerable age group who go along to local authorities are rejected. They are not properly assessed or given support, and some are labelled as intentionally homeless. In addition to the excellent work done by Crisis, the Children’s Society’s work draws us to conclude that there is a severe need for a proper review in the next Parliament of what local authorities are doing to implement their statutory responsibilities to conduct proper assessments.