Extract from remaining stages (Commons) of the Homelessness Reduction Bill (private bill) - Jan 27

Sunday, 29 January 2017 10:04

Andy Slaughter (Hammersmith) (Lab):...We cannot rely on the example of Wales. It is still possible in many Welsh authorities for accommodation to be made available to people including those who are not in priority need. In London boroughs—and, I suspect, in my hon. Friend’s constituency and many others—that opportunity disappeared years ago, and the reverse is now the case. We spent some time in Committee talking about the disgraceful attitude of Westminster Council, which is...Request free trial