Written question asked by David Marshall (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 January 1996. It was answered by Raymond Robertson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 January 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: How many people in Glasgow have been made temporarily homeless due to the recent severe weather conditions. - Inc fig.

Answer: Mr. David Marshall: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people in Glasgow have been made temporarily homeless due to the recent severe weather conditions. [8941] Mr. Raymond S. Robertson: Information obtained from Glasgow district council suggests that around 1,000 people had to be placed in temporary accommodation following the recent severe weather. This figure does not include those who managed to find temporary accommodation with friends and relatives.

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