Housing

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at 4:53 pm on 21 June 2007.

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Photo of Stewart Maxwell Stewart Maxwell Scottish National Party 4:53, 21 June 2007

I finish by noting that many members mentioned the Shelter-led campaign for 30,000 new social rented homes during the next three years. Members cannot expect me to anticipate the outcome of the forthcoming spending review, which will determine investment levels in housing after 2008, but we are determined to make the housing system as a whole work better to deliver more houses, including all forms of affordable housing.

I hope that I made it clear in opening the debate that increasing the overall supply of homes is a key objective for the Government and is important for the prosperity of our nation. I conclude by repeating that we are determined to make the housing system meet the needs and aspirations of all our people. I stress our desire to work with everyone who can contribute towards that end.