§ Dr. WhiteheadTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what funding plans he has for the development of extra care sheltered housing. [175250]
§ Dr. LadymanI have been asked to reply.
The development of extra care housing is being supported by £87 million made available for 2004–05 and 2005–06 through the extra care housing fund. The fund is run by the Department in partnership with the Housing Corporation, supported by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. £29 million has been allocated for 2004–05 to successful bids from 19 councils with social services responsibilities (CSSRs). This will create 1,532 additional extra care housing places, to be delivered through local partnerships with housing associations and other bodies.
A further £17.7 million has been pre-allocated to five CSSRs for 2005–06.
Bidding guidance and a timetable for bids for the remaining £40.3 million to be allocated for 2005–06 will be published shortly.