§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what public resources have been made available for care and repair projects in(a) 1994–95, (b) 1995–96 and (c) 1996–97; [16677]
(2) how many houses have been improved in (a) 1994–95, (b) 1995–96 and (c) 1996–97 with assistance from care and repair projects. [16678]
§ Mr. Raymond S. RobertsonComprehensive information is not held centrally. The available information, relating to projects jointly funded by Scottish Homes and local authorities, is set out in the table.
Revenue funding (estimate)1 (£ million) LA capital grant contribution2 (£ million) Number of homes covered 1994–95 (outturn) 0.8 3.1 616 1995–96 (outturn) 1.0 3.7 794 1996–97 (planned) 1.2 3.2 750 Source: Scottish Homes. Notes: 1 Total revenue funding for salaries and other running costs of projects estimated by grossing up from Scottish Homes contribution, which is normally matched equally by local authorities. 2 Contributions are in the form of improvement and repair grants for works costs. Other costs are met from care and repair client's own resources, and charitable and other funding. Scottish Homes does not contribute to these costs.