§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many day centres for the homeless have received funding from his Department in the last 12 months. [7216]
§ Mr. ClappisonI have been asked to reply.
1276WMy Department does not fund the capital costs or the overall running costs of day centres for homeless people, but 21 day centres have received grant under section 73 of the Housing Act 1985 which is paid to voluntary sector organisations for specific projects to prevent and relieve homelessness.
§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many day centres for homeless people there are in the United Kingdom. [7217]
§ Mr. ClappisonI have been asked to reply.
This information is not held by my Department.