Written question asked by Neil Gerrard (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 February 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 February 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

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Dept of the Environment

Question

How many of the (a) organisations, (b) individuals and (c) charities who responded to the Access to Local Authority and Housing Association Tenancies consultation paper published in January 1994, were in favour of the proposals (i) that someone should not be found to be in need of assistance where there is alternative accommodation available, (ii) that the duty of a local authority towards someone needing assistance should be to secure accommodation for a limited period and (iii) that the private rental sector be used to accommodate more homeless households. - Inc figs.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

12139; 270 c839W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Housing Housing associations Homelessness Private sector Public sector Rented housing

Contains statistics

Yes