Extracts from Commons Estimates Day debate on Homelessness - Feb 27
Wednesday, 28 February 2018 08:23
Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield South East) (Lab):...Another problem is
that many homeless people, including single people or people in
temporary accommodation, are offered supported housing at some
stage. All the evidence, from St Mungo’s and others, has been that
the Government’s current proposal of grants being given to local
authorities—albeit on a ring-fenced basis initially—to deal with
supported housing of less than two years’ duration, which generally
applies to people who are...Request free
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Mr (Sheffield South East)
(Lab):...Another problem is that many homeless people,
including single people or people in temporary accommodation, are
offered supported housing at some stage. All the evidence, from St
Mungo’s and others, has been that the Government’s current proposal
of grants being given to local authorities—albeit on a ring-fenced
basis initially—to deal with supported housing of less than two
years’ duration, which generally applies to people who are
homeless, is not going to work. It will not encourage the provision
of supported housing or allow existing housing to be maintained. St
Mungo’s, the Salvation Army, Home Group and the
YMCA have all given evidence to the Government and to my Select
Committee to say that that needs to be revisited if we are going to
have a proper service and system...
(Chippenham)
(Con): At this point, I must commend
the work of our local charity Doorway, which is based in Chippenham
and whose role is essential, as the support and help it gives local
people is invaluable. In addition, I should mention the work of our
local Salvation Army, which has offered support to me
in dealing with cases, including by taking calls and offering care
packages late at night...
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