§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many hostels for alcoholics are now in operation; where they are sited; and how many persons they cater for; how many other hostels are planned and for how many persons; and when they will be built and in operation.
§ Mr. MoyleI refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend's reply to his Question on 8th March 1976—[Vol, 907, c.117–20]—which gave details of 44 hostels with 494 places supported by capital and/or revenue grants. Since then grants have been authorised for another nine hostels providing 111 places. Applications are being considered for grants for four more hostels providing 52 places. Details are below. Dates of opening depend upon the completion of adaptations to existing buildings.
off the fine at £7.50 per week and (b) when he is unemployed on supplementary benefit and (i) not paying off of the fine or (ii) paying off the fine at £7.50 per week.
§ Mr. OrmeAn 18-year-old living with his parents and earning £35 a week would have a net disposable income of £23.94 a week, assuming only the personal tax 683W allowance, and work expenses of £1.75 a week, and £11.35 a week if receiving supplementary benefit. Payment of a fine does not affect entitlement to supplementary benefit and any weekly repayments of fines would need to be deducted from these amounts. The courts normally take account of a person's circumstances in determining the arrangements for paying fines.