Provision of hostels for persons under twenty-one

19. The Director may provide hostels for persons-

(a) who are over twelve years of age but have not attained the age of twenty-one;

(b) who are, or have been at any time after ceasing to be of twelve years of age, in the care of the Director,

for their accommodation near the place where they may be employed, or seeking employment or in receipt of education or training.