HC Deb 27 April 1994 vol 242 cc236-7
10. Mr. Michael J. Martin

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans Scottish Homes has to build sheltered housing in Glasgow.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

In 1993–94, Scottish Homes invested £3.5 million in sheltered housing projects for the elderly in Glasgow. In the current year, this provision is expected to increase to £4.5 million. Over the two-year period, this represents the provision of 146 additional units.

Mr. Martin

May I draw the attention of the Under-Secretary of State to the Royston road district in my constituency, where there are several housing estates—the Charles street fiats, Blochairn and, further up the road, Germiston? Many of the residents have lived there all their lives—some of the housing is pre-war—and now require sheltered accommodation. I urge the Minister to ask Scottish Homes to put some of the £4 million into an area that badly needs sheltered housing. In fact, there is not a single sheltered housing project there.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

I will make inquiries on the hon. Gentleman's behalf to see whether this can be done or could be fitted into a future programme as soon as practicable and will let him know how I get on. This year, the provision for special needs projects in Glasgow is expected to be about £12 million overall.