Motion · S5M-16867 · 9 Apr 2019
Reduction in Homelessness in Edinburgh
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes new figures revealing that the number of people presenting as homeless in Edinburgh has fallen in each of the last five years; understands that the number of people presenting as homeless decreased from 4,016 in 2014-15 to 3,188 in 2018-19; appreciates what it considers the commitment from the Scottish Government and the City of Edinburgh Council to not only provide housing, but to address the many issues that can contribute to an individual or family becoming homeless; notes with concern that the City of Edinburgh Council expects the housing situation to become more difficult due to the roll-out of universal credit and welfare reform, and believes that, to eradicate homelessness, there must be a joined-up partnership approach across many sectors.
Supporters (9)
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 9 Apr 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 10 Apr 2019
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 10 Apr 2019
- Richard Lyle 10 Apr 2019
- Joan McAlpine 10 Apr 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 10 Apr 2019
- Sandra White 11 Apr 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 15 Apr 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 16 Apr 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.