HC Deb 28 February 1983 vol 38 c40W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will continue to fund the four Manchester refuges for battered women.

Sir George Young

Yes, approval for funding from the Urban Programme was notified to Manchester city council on 22 February.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what savings will be made by the ending of the grant to the four Manchester refuges for battered women; and what would be the cost to the local authority of maintaining the refuges.

Sir George Young

Renewal of grant under the urban programme has been approved for the four refuges for battered women at a cost of about £60,000 per annum for four years. Manchester city council is expected to find 25 per cent. of this cost.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the refuges for battered women currently supported by his Department.

Sir George Young

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend to the right hon. Member for Stoke on Trent, South (Mr. Ashley) on 17 November 1982.—[Vol. 32, c.190].