§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what progress has been made on national coverage of home improvement agencies (HIAs); how this progress measures against the Government's targets for HIAs; and if he will make a statement. [148238]
§ Keith HillThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has invited Supporting People administering authorities to bid for a proportion of the extra £2 million being made available from 1 April 2004 to restructure and to expand the Sector's current geographical coverage. Bids must be submitted to Foundations, the National Coordinating Body for Home Improvement Agencies, by 31 January 2004.