§ 155. Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will provide extra funds for Scottish Homes under the rural housing initiative to accommodate tenants to be evicted by Castle Fraser Estates; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonNo, Scottish Homes' total resources for 1993–94 already allow for a significant increase of 9 per cent. over its original programme for 1992–93. It is for Scottish Homes to decide on the relative 839W priority of particular projects within its programme. The responsibility for dealing with any individuals who become homeless rests with local authorities which have a duty in terms of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 to provide advice and assistance to people in their area who become homeless.