Housing

Part of Question Time — Scottish Executive – in the Scottish Parliament at 2:30 pm on 27 March 2003.

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Photo of Margaret Curran Margaret Curran Labour 2:30, 27 March 2003

I recognise that there have been delays in implementation. That is because the test of resources has involved a detailed package of work. The matter is being examined at the moment, and the new grant should be ready for implementation as soon as the new parliamentary session begins. However, the member will know that we have changed the funding system for the private sector from borrowing consents to grants, as I announced in November. We estimate that that will lead to an increase in resources from £45 million to £60 million. Therefore we believe that that sector will be considerably boosted.