State Opening of Parliament 20 June 2001. Has All-Party support, so should return following the general election. Homes Bill Requires local housing authorities to adopt a strategic approach in combating homelessness with a focus on prevention. They will be required to undertake a homelessness review at least every five years and publish a homelessness strategy. Provisions relating to SEN extend to England and Wales.
Provisions relating to rights for disabled people extend to England, Wales and Scotland.
Based on the Disability Rights Task Force report From exclusion to inclusion published in Dec 1999 and the DfEE SEN and Disability Rights in Education Bill consultation published in March 2000. With some limited exclusions, bans tobacco advertising.