§ Mr. John EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what criteria his Department uses to approve closure of resettlement units; and which of the remaining 15 are currently being considered for replacement.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe management of the Resettlement Agency, and the development of replacement proposals for resettlement units is a matter for Mr. Tony Ward, the chief executive, although no unit is closed unless Ministers are satisfied with replacement proposals. He will write to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.