HC Deb 11 July 1975 vol 895 c285W
Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many probation hostels open to offenders over 21 years of age are now in existence; where these hostels are located; and how many further such hostels are expected to be available by the end of 1975.

Dr. Summerskill

20 for men and four for women; Birmingham (2), Cardiff, Carlisle, Derby, Guildford, Leeds (3), Lincoln, Liverpool, London (5), Maidstone, Northampton, Oxford, Reading, Sheffield (2), Winchester, Worcester; 8.