HC Deb 13 April 1994 vol 241 c166W
Ms Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total number of places available in bail hostels; and what will be the number in 12 months' time.

Mr. Maclean

On 1 April, there was a total of 2,597 available places in approved bail and probation-bail hostels in England and Wales. Included in this figure are a number of approved hostel places scheduled for closure. The currently projected total of available places on 1 April 1995 is 2,560.