To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will set out the programme he intends to follow in providing additional finances to local authorities in Wales (a) in the present financial year, (b) in the 1991–92 financial year and (c) in subsequent financial years in order to ensure adequate availability of appropriate housing to match the requirements of his programme for the implementation of care in the community.

Allocations and guidance for the current year have already been made available. Decisions on expenditure priorities for 1991–92 and subsequent years will be finalised during the next few weeks and will be announced as soon as possible.