§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what funding his Department provides to local authorities specifically to house young people stepping out from care.
§ Mr. YeoThe bulk of capital resources for local authority housing is distributed through a single housing investment programme allocation. The allocation of resources to particular areas of activity is mainly a matter for authorities themselves, although their duties under the homelessness legislation cover vulnerable young people. The Housing Corporation allocates resources to housing associations, who are now the main providers of new social housing. In 1990–91 the corporation spent £4.7 million on new housing schemes for young people at risk, including those leaving care. For 1991–92 the corporation has allocated £13.6 million, a 190 per cent. increase.