Question reference: S5W-24286
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 9 July 2019
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 5 August 2019
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to all five pathfinder housing first pilots reportedly being behind in meeting their June 2019 targets.
Answer
Scottish Government officials are working closely with Housing First Scotland Pathfinder Programme partners as the steady development of Housing First in the five Pathfinder areas continues.
At end of June, 93 people had moved in to a tenancy, with a higher number currently being assessed and allocated to support, against a guideline target of 143.
How quickly Housing First can be up-scaled is one of the key questions this Programme seeks to answer. This means identifying barriers, finding solutions, sharing learning and setting the pace. It is expected that the overall ambition will be met which is the goal of the local authorities, support services, RSLs and other partners involved in the project.