§ Mr. Colvinasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many payments were made by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board in the most recent year for which figures are available; and of what total value.
§ Mr. Mayhew:The latest available figures are as follows:
Year ended 31 March Number of awards made Total value 1980 17,460 £15,737,363 1981 20,138* £21,462,464*
* Provisional figures.Overnight Shelter
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, following his decision not to proceed with a proposal for an overnight shelter at the Bondway, where the additional overnight shelter is to be located.
§ Mr. Mayhew:We are still engaged in discussions to find a suitable location for a second shelter where there is need, local support and availability of back-up resources.