§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy with regard to the funding of Scottish Homes for the remainder of the present financial year. [87]
§ Mr. Dewar[holding answer 19 May 1997]: I can confirm that Scottish Homes grant in aid for 1997–98, as set out in "The Government's Expenditure Plans 1997–98 to 1999–2000", is £264.899 million.
I am making an additional £1 million available for the Scottish Rough Sleepers Initiative this year. Because this Initiative is funded through Scottish Homes, this extra money will be added to Scottish Homes' grant in aid.