Question reference: S6W-24873
- Asked by: Paul O'Kane, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 26 January 2024
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Current status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 8 February 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact of decisions taken in the Budget for 2024-25 on aims to increase the supply of accessible and adapted housing.
Answer
Our budget decisions are based on fiscal sustainability, legal requirements, contractual obligations and previous commitments, as well as a range of social, economic, political and environmental issues. Work is also ongoing with the financial community in Scotland, and beyond, to boost private sector investment and help deliver more homes including accessible homes. The Draft budget for 2023-24 includes £556 million for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme and £8.245 million for adaptations.