§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what difficulties are experienced by probation hostels in obtaining rent from residents as a result of the ineligibility of 17-year-olds to receive income support; and what action he intends to take to resolve this problem.
§ Mr. John PattenSome probation hostels have reported difficulties in obtaining rent from 17-year-olds. We are considering this matter further with relevant other Government Departments.
Admissions to the United Kingdom of BDTCs and BN(O)s from Hong Kong Number Admission category 1990 1991 1st quarter 2nd quarter 3rd quarter 4th quarter Year 1st quarter1 Visitors —ordinary 6,000 10,400 17,700 6,900 40,900 4,900 —business 1,430 1,650 1,590 1,270 5,940 1,100 Students 430 310 6,830- 860 8,430 500 Husbands and fiances2 10 20 20 20 70 10 Wives and fiancees2 40 50 50 40 160 40 Parents and grand-parents2 .. .. 10 3— .. 10 Children2 20 30 130 30 210 40 .. Not available 1 Provisional figures. 2 Seeking, or accepted for, settlement in the United Kingdom. 3 Five or fewer.