§ Mr. FraserTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what decision he has taken on funding by his Department for 36 bed spaces at Effra house, 45 Effra road, London, SW2; and what representations he has received from the Effra Trust on that subject.
§ Mr. John PattenThe Home Office provides funding for 25 of the 26 bed spaces run by the Effra Trust at five different addresses including 45 Effra road, London SW2. I have received representations from the Effra Trust and five other organisations based in London that the probation service should take on the care payments to residents currently paid by the Department of Social Security and due to be transferred to local authorities in April 1993. I shall be replying shortly.