§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will increase resources for Scottish local authorities to be able to increase their sheltered housing provision; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 7 November 1991]: Resources totalling £454.5 million were announced in March for housing capital investment in authorities' own stock in 1991–92. It is for local authorities to decide how best to deploy the resources available to them to meet local housing needs, including the need for sheltered housing provision if this is seen as a priority in their areas.