§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will ensure that the special £12 million allocation to the Housing Corporation for extending hostel accommodation is spread evenly throughout the United Kingdom and that schemes submitted prior to 1 April 1981 will receive due consideration.
§ Mr. StanleyThe allocation of £12 million for hostels is for England. The corporation will be making proposals for the regional balance of this expenditure as part of its programme for 1981–82 to be submitted to my right hon. Friend. Hostel schemes submitted before 1 April will be considered for inclusion in the 1981–82 programme.