Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Yes but this should be assessed on a case-by-case basis with assistance reflective of the circumstances.

People who have gambled upon expensive properties which they could have never afforded in the first place deserve no sympathy. People in the mainstream and the lower end of the economy should be offered support so that they do not become homeless.

Yes, as long as they are in. a job (excluding of course extra circumstances such as they have a disability)

No, unless its due to a sudden health issue, whoch the government should give a choice for them to sell their home and move to social housing or sell their home to a housing organisation.

Depending on the circumstance but in this current financial climate yes as its the governments fault we are in a economic crisis whereby people are struggling basic necessities so if there house is not excessive to their requirements then yes if they are trying to live within their means then yes they should help

Possibly. If a home is about to be repossesed, everything possible should be done to prevent this. Repossession has long teaching effects on many areas - the most obvious being financial. People potentially facing repossession should have mandatory financial counselling and assistance - maybe even meetings with financial advisor, CAB and homeowner. At this point if felt to be worthwhile, some assistance could be offered.

Yes, but only in certain circumstances, such as temporary (medical) issues having been the cause of the financial problems. If the medical issues are permanent, then the government should pay until suitable alternative housing can be provided that is affordable for the homeowners and that should be sold to that homeowner rather than rented.