Welsh Liberal Democrats have welcomed the publication of the
Homelessness Action Group’s report Preventing rough
sleeping in Wales and reducing it in the short-term.
The report recommends ways to reduce the number of people
sleeping rough this winter; alongside outlining potential ways to
end rough sleeping in the long term.
The Homelessness Action Group includes homelessness charities,
local authorities, police forces, health boards, local
government, housing associations, representative bodies and
academics.
Welsh Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson Cllr Joe
Carter commented:
“I welcome this first report by the Homelessness Action Group.
This informed report sets out steps policymakers must take to
help create a Wales where no-one need sleep rough.
“It is time we took a more compassionate and evidence-based
approach to rough sleeping. The UK Government must start by
repealing the cruel and outdated Vagrancy Act.
"We’re proud Lib Dem MP has led the campaign in
Westminster to repeal the Vagrancy Act, we will continue to
vigorously support Layla’s campaign.
“We also urge the Welsh Government, local authorities and housing
associations to work together to put in place the necessary
changes not only to end rough sleeping, but to end all forms of
homelessness in Wales.”
DIWEDD / END
Notes
The Homeless Action Group’s report can be found here:
https://gov.wales/homelessness-action-group-report-october-2019
