§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) when his Department will make a policy announcement on the care and repair scheme, co-ordinated by Shelter, Age Concern and his Department's Environment Department;
(2) if he will increase his Department's funding to the care and repair initiative scheme.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 17 November 1992]: My hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Planning has indicated in reply to letters from hon. Members that he hopes to make an announcement on the future of the care and repair initiative by early December.