HC Deb 24 June 1948 vol 452 c1545
25. Commander Noble

asked the Minister of Health what is the average figure charged per room by London local authorities for hostel accommodation, while awaiting housing, for adults, children and young children, respectively.

Mr. Bevan

As the answer involves a number of figures I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Commander Noble

Should these rates which are to appear in the OFFICIAL REPORT be applied to a family where perhaps a couple with three children are paying up to £2 for a single room?

Mr. Bevan

I think the hon. and gallant Member should first examine the figures.

Mr. J. H. Hare

If I bring to the Minister's attention two cases in Islington in one of which a man and wife and four children are being accommodated in one room at £2 per week, and a similar case in which a man and wife and three children are being made to pay £1 15s. per week for one room, will he look into them?

Mr. Bevan

If the hon. Member will put down a Question I will certainly make investigations into the allegation, but Members should first examine the figures.

Following is the answer:

The daily rates, which cover board and accommodation are as follow:

s. d.
One adult 3 6
One adult and child under 3 3 6
One adult and child aged 3 to 14 5 0
One adult and 2 children aged 3 to 14 6 0
Each additional child aged 3 to 14 6
Two adults living together 6 0
Two adults and child under 3 6 0
Two adults and child aged 3 to 14 7 6
Two adults and two children aged 3 to 14 8 6
Each additional child aged 3 to 14 6
No charge for children under 3

These charges are under review.