Written question asked by Baroness Laing of Elderslie (Conservative) on Monday, 8 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 February 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 February 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, who sits on the panel that scrutinises bids for the New Housing Partnership scheme; and how and for what reason they were chosen. - Including list.

Answer: Mrs. Laing: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland who sits on the panel that scrutinises bids for the New Housing Partnership scheme; and how and for what reason they were chosen. [70313] Mr. Macdonald: The members of the New Housing Partnerships Advisory Group are: Scottish Office David Belfall (Chair) John Breslin Rod Merrall Convention of Scottish Local Authorities Albert Tait Kenny Simpson Scottish Federation of Housing Associations David Orr Chartered Institute of Housing John Perry Alan Ferguson Scottish Homes Stuart Nichol Chief Executive, Broomleigh Housing Association Keith Exford. The Group provides advice to Ministers on bids received from local authorities for New Housing Partnerships funding. From 1 July 1999 this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 70313; 325 c640W;325 c642W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Applications Housing Membership Public appointments Scotland New Housing Partnerships