Homelessness Support in North Wales

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:59 pm on 2 October 2018.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 1:59, 2 October 2018

Well, there has been a response, of course, to the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee's report into rough-sleeping. We've set out our detailed reply to the 29 recommendations that were contained there.

It's got to be said that welfare reform and the austerity agenda continue to create further pressure on households and their access to affordable accommodation. Nevertheless, it's true to say that implementation of the legislation has been inconsistent, and we are working with the Welsh Local Government Association, the homelessness network and others to make further progress to improve outcomes and create greater consistency.