HC Deb 26 July 1990 vol 177 c486W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what steps are being taken to ensure people discharged from mental and care institutions into bed and breakfast hotels or temporary accommodation have adequate support.

Mr. Scott

People discharged from mental and care institutions into bed and breakfast hotels or temporary accommodation are eligible for the full range of social security benefits in the usual way. They will also be eligible for support from the health and personal social services which are the responsibility in England of my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Health.