HC Deb 31 October 2000 vol 355 c389W
33. Mr. Gareth R. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the Safer Communities Supported Housing Fund providing new housing for vulnerable people. [133334]

Mr. Mullin

This fund of £137 million will finance an expansion of housing and support for young people at risk, people fleeing domestic violence, people with a history of substance misuse and ex-offenders. It is part of the Government's wider action to tackle social exclusion and build safer communities.