HC Deb 26 February 1975 vol 887 cc151-2W
Mr. Charles Irving

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether she is satisfied with progress in the implementation of her Department's Circular 37/72, "Homeless Single Persons in Need of Care and Support"; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Alec Jones

Since the circular was issued many local authorities have shown an increased awareness of the needs of homeless rootless people and some readiness to assist projects designed to help them. My Department has also made increasing financial contributions to projects in this field. Bearing in mind local authorities' former limited involvement with this group and their present financial problems, this progress is not unsatisfactory.

Mr. Alec Jones

As in previous years, my Department proposes to pay the central administrative costs of the project in full at a level to be agreed. The Department's revenue contribution will continue to be closely linked to the contributions of the local authorities concerned.