§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals for new bail hostels he has received from the Greater Manchester area; and what steps he is taking to encourage proposals.
§ Mr. John PattenFollowing a meeting between officials and representatives of the Greater Manchester probation service on 1 December 1988 capital provision of £550,000 was allocated to provide about 50 new bail hostel places in Manchester by April 1990. On 9 March 1989 officials visited the Greater Manchester probation service to discuss their proposals which will involve two new bail hostels and additional places at two existing hostels.