§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what account he has taken of the age profile and social grouping of areas as part of a mapping exercise in advance of the introduction of the Supporting People initiative. [9531]
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§ Ms KeebleAll local authorities are currently mapping the existing supply of housing-related support in their area. This will provide the information to put in place contracts to continue existing services.
Local authorities will be asked to consider their strategic priorities for housing-related support in light of local needs, including age profile and social grouping. This will be presented as a local Shadow Supporting People Strategy in September 2002.
§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what action he has taken to ensure in advance of the introduction of the Supporting People initiatives that existing standards of provision and care will be maintained.[9532]
§ Ms KeebleSupporting People will introduce consistent quality standards across the housing-related support sector. All providers of services funded by Supporting People grant will report regularly on key performance indicators, and the quality and appropriateness of the service being provided will be thoroughly evaluated at the contract review.