HC Deb 18 June 1991 vol 193 cc159-60W
Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how the target of 300 new units of special needs accommodation, announced in the second strategic plan of Scottish Homes, is to be met; and if he will place any relevant material produced by Scottish Homes in the Library.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Scottish Homes finances special needs accommodation provided by housing associations from within its traditional rented programme, which in 1990–91 was approximately £149 million.

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any plans to introduce the payment of the special needs management allowance currently available in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Monklands, West (Mr. Clarke) on 13 June 1991 at col652.