HC Deb 03 February 1978 vol 943 cc337-8W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether any public funds are now paid to the Harambee Project in Islington.

Mr. John

The only funds for which the Home Office has direct responsibility in relation to the Harambee Project in Islington are those which have been provided under the after-care hostel grant scheme in respect of 15 places reserved for ex-offenders in the hostel at 571 Holloway Road. Financial provision of £3,225 was made for 1977–78 and instalments for the period 1st April to 30th September 1977 have been paid, but no claims have been made for the period following 30th September. I understand that the Manpower Services Commission is funding a Harambee scheme sponsored under the job creation programme.