§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will release additional funds to local authorities to enable them to replenish their housing stock; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 3 February 1994]: Substantial resources totalling some £405 million have been made available to local authorities for capital investment in public sector housing in 1993–94. I will announce the housing capital allocations for 1994–95 shortly. These allocations are generally not earmarked for specific purposes and it is for local authorities themselves to determine their own policies and priorities for meeting local housing needs.