asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will issue a circular to local authorities in the Greater London Council area setting out the Government's policy in respect of homeless families.

Guidance about measures for homeless families was given in a joint Circular from my Department and the Ministry of Health in 1959, and I am sending my hon. Friend a copy. London Boroughs are being asked to provide more comprehensive information about homeless families. Whether further guidance is necessary is now under consideration.