§ Mr. Jonathan EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what resources will be made available to Housing for Wales to support development in the financial year 1993–94.
§ Mr. David HuntIn gross terms the resources available to Housing for Wales will amount to over £129.5 million in 1993–94. Taking account of associated private sector funding, the overall programme will be worth over £190 million next year. Compared to provision this year, my plans provide an uplift of about 5 per cent. in cash terms. Next year excluding the likely additional benefit of in-year transfers from local authorities, the allocation I have made will ensure that Housing for Wales's core annual production target can be raised from the present 3,500 to 3,650 homes. As regards current expenditure, I shall be making available almost £7.1 million in 1993–94 to cover the costs of the special needs management allowance scheme. This is of particular importance in supporting the housing component of our strategies for the vulnerable groups in Wales. It amounts to an 18 per cent. increase over provision for 1992–93.