The LGA said anecdotal evidence suggests around 20% of Afghans asked to leave hotels are homeless and the situation 'will likely get worse in the coming weeks'
Mr Jarvis told BBC's Radio Four:"These are not economic migrants. These are Afghans who placed themselves in mortal peril to serve alongside British forces in Afghanistan and they did so at our request.
"I think what we need to do is move at a pace that sees these Afghan families transition in a way that allows local authorities the time to identify suitable accommodation. The Home Office said it has pumped £285m of new funding into the resettlement of Afghans into permanent accommodation.
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