§ Mr. Arnold Shawasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will close the Camberwell reception centre pending the review of allegations of maltreatment of homeless people there; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DeakinsWhile it is the policy of the Supplementary Benefits Commission to close this centre as soon as suitable alternative provision can be made for the 400 or so men accommodated there nightly, to do so earlier would cause serious hardship to the men concerned.