Budget reduction in the provision of affordable homes: FOI release

Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002


Information requested

Please quantify the budget reduction in the provision of affordable homes announced within the budget. I believe the figure reported in the press is £196 million but, I would like this confirmed via a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Response

The 2024-2025 budget represents a decrease of £196.1 million when compared to the 2023-2024 Affordable Housing Supply Programme budget of £751.945 million. This is a decrease of £74.7 million capital grant and a decrease of £121.4 million in financial transactions.

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