To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-37254 by John Swinney on 22 November 2010, what action the Director of Housing and Regeneration has taken regarding (a) housing and regeneration programme expenditure, (b) business continuity and (c) general contacts in the last six months In common with his fellow directors across the Scottish Government, the director has ensured that programme expenditure is monitored, controlled and assessed on a regular basis; and that business continuity and contacts with stakeholders are also part of the normal business process.