Ms Mary Hayes:

I do not disagree with Deputy Andrews. We have only used dormitory-style accommodation because we had to at times when we suddenly had to increase capacity. Obviously, we minimised the amount of dormitory accommodation we used during Covid and our intention is to keep those standards and try to improve rather than step backwards in that regard. In terms of dormitories, we have a minimal number at this stage. There are only five properties where people are sharing a room with more than four people. Again, the vast majority of our accommodation is moving towards one and two bedroom units with two people sharing. We agree with Deputy Andrews and support his argument but we have to manage, on a nightly basis, the risk of someone rough sleeping versus being able to offer a bed. We agree that minimising the use of dormitories is the most favourable solution.