§ Mr. RaynsfordTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the number of dwelling units which need to be built or converted each year, for the next three years, in order to provide accommodation to meet the requirements of the community care programme; and what is his estimate of the cost of this provision.
§ Sir George YoungCommunity care policy came into full operation earlier this year; its impact on housing demand is expected to be gradual and progressive. Local authorities include information about community care in their housing strategy statements, which inform local decision-making about resource allocation.