HC Deb 20 June 1978 vol 952 c164W
Mr. Charles Irving

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the current level of grant per bed for community hostels for alcoholics provided by voluntary organisations assisted by his Department under Department of Health and Social Services circular 21–73; when the current level of this grant was last set; and what plans he has to increase the level of this grant to take account of the inflationary costs facing hostels for alcoholics provided by voluntary organisations.

Mr. Moyle

The maximum capital grant under Circular 21–73 has been £3,000 per new place provided since 1st April 1976 and the deficit revenue grant has been up to £550 per annum per place provided since 1st April 1977.

The situation is under review.