§ Baroness Davidasked Her Majesty's Government:
What was the average weekly cost of a place in a probation or bail hostel in 1992– 93 and 1993– 94 respectively.
§ Baroness Blatch:The average total weekly costs of an occupied approved hostel place in 1992– 93 and 1993– 94 were £ 324 and £ 335 respectively. For 1994– 95, this cost is projected to fall to £ 284.