Written question asked by David Kidney (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 March 2004. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 March 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, pursuant to the written statement of 12th February 2004, 417 c84WS, on Supporting People Programme 2004-05, whether reductions in funding allocation for the Supporting People Programme 2005-06 will only apply to local authorities with high unit costs.

Answer: Mr. Kidney: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister pursuant to the written statement of 12 February 2004, Official Report, column 84WS, on Supporting People Programme 2004-05, whether reductions in funding allocation for the Supporting People Programme 2005-06 will only apply to local authorities with high unit costs. [160774] Yvette Cooper: Future funding for Supporting People is being considered as part of the Spending Review 2004. Additionally an accelerated inspection programme will look at 19 high cost authorities to help address this issue.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 419 c910W;419 c912W; 160774
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Finance Local government Supporting people programme Supported housing
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk