§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he will give social services departments overall responsibility for financing the cost of care in hostels to the extent that it is not covered by other existing funding; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyLocal authorities have powers under existing legislation to support hostels and the people in them. It is for each local authority to decide the type and level of support to make available.