§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how much was paid out in hostel deficit grant to housing associations in the last five financial years; and how many units of accommodation this covered;
(2) if he will introduce to Scotland the special needs management allowance currently available in England and Wales.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonI refer the hon. Member to the answer given on Thursday 13 June, c.652, to the hon. Member for Monklands, West (Mr. Clarke).