HC Deb 19 October 1981 vol 10 c27W
Mr. Colvin

asked 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-Silk

asked 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.