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Homelessness

Proceeding contribution from Chris Evans (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 27 February 2018. It occurred during Estimates day on Homelessness.

Yes, I can. In my constituency of Islwyn and in Caerphilly, we have the quality home assurance, which is providing top-quality accommodation. We are ensuring that families do not have to stay in bed and breakfasts, and that they are given accommodation as soon as they become homeless. These are small steps, but they are making a large difference to people’s lives in my constituency.

It is not a good situation if people have substandard accommodation, and it is not even a good use of taxpayers’ money. Perhaps the only beneficiaries of such a situation are the unscrupulous landlords who charge extortionate rents for substandard accommodation and get away with it, with the taxpayer footing the bill.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
636 c722 
Session
2017-19
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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