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Debate between Justin Madders and Marcus Jones
Mr Jones
It will not be lost on the hon. Gentleman that under the Labour Government, in 2003, homelessness was at its peak. This Government are absolutely committed to making sure that we eradicate rough sleeping and we are working extremely hard, with a £20 million fund for local authorities, as I mentioned earlier, and £10 million for social impact bonds to get our most entrenched rough sleepers off the street.
Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (Lab)
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Justin Madders and Marcus Jones(10 years, 1 month ago)
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Mr Jones
You are right, Mr Speaker—it is a rather tenuous link but I will do my best. As I have said, the Government are providing significant funding to local authorities to provide disabled facilities grants, and there is no reason why they cannot use that for current council housing stock, or support housing associations with their stock.
Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (Lab)
8. What steps his Department is taking to promote the building of affordable homes through the planning system.