§ Mr. Scottasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, since the Leeds reception centre has been open, how many persons have used the centre; how many persons have been turned away; and what have been the running costs.
§ Sir K. JosephUp to 13th March, 430 men had used the centre. Six men were refused admission: three who were drunk and disorderly, two local youths within walking distance of home and one man with resources and no need of help. In a number of other cases men were not admitted because more suitable alternative arrangements were made for them. It is too early after the opening of the centre to assess the running costs precisely but, including the costs of the associated re-establishment centre, they are likely to be of the order of £70,000 a year.
§ Mr. Scottasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons can be accommodated in the Leeds reception centre.
§ Sir K. JosephNinety-six.