HC Deb 23 June 2004 vol 422 c1460W
12. Sandra Gidley

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the Supporting People programme. [179841]

Yvette Cooper

The Supporting People programme, introduced on 1 April 2003, provides housing-related support to over 1.2 million vulnerable people to help them sustain their tenancy and live more independently in their home. Over £3.5 billion has been allocated through the Supporting People programme in 2003–04 to 2004–05.