To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will amend the Housing Act 1996 Code of Guidance with respect to youth homelessness strategies to make specific reference to meeting the particular housing needs of care leavers. [40164]

[holding answer 29 April 1998]: The revised Code of Guidance, which we hope to issue later in the year, will draw local authorities; particular attention to the considerations which they should bear in mind when assessing care leavers' housing needs.