Supported Housing: Funding Debate
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Baroness Thomas of Winchester
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Supported Housing: Funding
Baroness Thomas of Winchester Excerpts(3 years, 2 months ago)
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Lord Greenhalgh (Con)
My Lords, we are aware of the issues in Birmingham. That is one of the reasons why we carried out those pilots, which will inform future policy in this area. It is important that we deal with the small examples where standards are simply unacceptable.
Baroness Thomas of Winchester (LD) [V]
My Lords, as well as supported housing for disabled people, more wheelchair-accessible housing is greatly needed. What action will the Government take to ensure that it is provided?
Lord Greenhalgh (Con)
My Lords, we are investing a considerable amount—up to 10% is the target—of the £11.5 billion affordable housing scheme in the supply of supported housing. Specifically, the Government have invested more than £4 billion through the disabled facilities grant, which has funded adaptations in almost 450,000 homes.