§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many places for(a) men and (b) women are offered by hostels grant-aided under section 9 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980.
§ Mr. LangHostels grant-aided by my right hon. and learned Friend under section 79 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980 presently offer a total of 95 places. Seventeen of these were specifically designated for women originally but the accommodation is now being allocated more flexibly in the light of demand.