§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what references his Department obtained on the suitability of the applicants before letting 291 Plumstead High Street, London, SE18, for use as a hostel for homeless young men;
(2) when the letting of his Department's property at 291 Plumstead High Street, London, SE18, as a hostel for homeless youths commenced; what is the total sum now due in rent; and how much has so far been received.
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§ Mrs. ChalkerReferences were obtained from the South East London Probation and After-Care Service, the applicants' bank and a local business.
The letting of this property as a hostel for homeless youths commenced on 18 April 1983. Following an initial three months rent-free period, during which an agreed schedule of repairs was carried out, a total of £4,959.77 arrears of rent has accrued and no moneys have been received.