§ Mr. Charles Irvingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will give further guidance to local authorities on the provision of supportive residential accommodation for those homeless single people who need care.
§ Mr. Alec JonesI do not at present expect to issue further general guidance but officials of my Department are always willing to consult with any local authority which is considering specific provision for homeless single people in need of care.
§ Mr. Stallardasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many new residential projects she expects to open during 1975–76 for homeless single people in need of care and support, under her Department's Circular 37/722.
§ Mr. Alec JonesProjects of this kind may be undertaken either by local authorities or by any of a number of voluntary bodies. The information on which to base estimates is not available centrally.
§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will take steps to secure the wider implementation by local authorities of her Department's Circular 37/72 (Homeless single persons in need of care and support).
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§ Mr. Alec JonesOpportunities will continue to be taken as they arise to encourage local authorities to take action in accordance with the circular.