HC Deb 22 February 1979 vol 963 cc246-7W
25. Mr. Geoffrey Johnson Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the latest current expenditure on attendance centres; and how many new ones are expected to open during 1979.

Mr. John

The total estimated expenditure on attendance centres for 1978–79 is £409,000. Six new centres have already been opened this year bringing the total to 79, and another eight to 10 are expected to open during the year.