Florence Eshalomi

I thank my hon. Friend for raising that valid point. It is important, when considering housing, temporary accommodation and homelessness, that we remember the massive impact in rural constituencies such as hers, where people sometimes have to travel for a good hour and a half by bus in order to access services. People with additional complex needs have to get to appointments, and it is vital that we recognise that the issue of temporary accommodation and homelessness is not just confined to our inner cities; it is right across England. We recognise that for many councils, after special educational needs and disabilities and adult social care, temporary accommodation and homelessness are a big strain. We are seeing a shift. We are seeing more money coming in. This is about ensuring that the Government remain focused on this issue. I am sure that the Minister agrees with me on that. We need to continue to help her to make that case to the Treasury, to make sure we continue to fund our councils adequately. Bill Presented Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57) Neil Duncan-Jordan, supported by Sarah Champion, Dr Simon Opher, Alex Sobel, Richard Burgon, Abtisam Mohamed, Nadia Whittome, Mary Kelly Foy, Adrian Ramsay, Kate Osborne, Imran Hussain and Cat Eccles, presented a Bill to amend the Hunting Act 2004; and for connected purposes. Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time on Friday 8 May, and to be printed (Bill 431).