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A coalition of leading housing organisations has warned that investment of £750m is urgently needed to create more affordable homes. | A coalition of leading housing organisations has warned that investment of £750m is urgently needed to create more affordable homes. |
They have told the Scottish Government that a "business as usual" spending settlement will not tackle Scotland's growing housing crisis. | They have told the Scottish Government that a "business as usual" spending settlement will not tackle Scotland's growing housing crisis. |
Shelter Scotland and the Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland (CIH) are among those calling for more cash. | |
The Scottish Government said it took a proactive approach to housing. | The Scottish Government said it took a proactive approach to housing. |
Shelter Scotland, the CIH, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) and the Scottish Council for Single Homeless (SCSH) challenged the Scottish Government to tackle the housing issue. | Shelter Scotland, the CIH, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) and the Scottish Council for Single Homeless (SCSH) challenged the Scottish Government to tackle the housing issue. |
The Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers (ALACHO) also joined the call for a cash boost for housing. | The Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers (ALACHO) also joined the call for a cash boost for housing. |
Housing policy and spending have been poor relations in the past 20 years and this has left a massive backlog Archie StoddartShelter Scotland | Housing policy and spending have been poor relations in the past 20 years and this has left a massive backlog Archie StoddartShelter Scotland |
The organisations said the extra cash was needed to bring balance to Scotland's housing market and cut long waiting lists. | The organisations said the extra cash was needed to bring balance to Scotland's housing market and cut long waiting lists. |
The Scottish Government plans to publish the Comprehensive Spending Review details in mid-November, when it will allocate almost £90bn over the next three years. | The Scottish Government plans to publish the Comprehensive Spending Review details in mid-November, when it will allocate almost £90bn over the next three years. |
Archie Stoddart, director of Shelter Scotland, said: "Housing policy and spending have been poor relations in the past 20 years and this has left a massive backlog. | Archie Stoddart, director of Shelter Scotland, said: "Housing policy and spending have been poor relations in the past 20 years and this has left a massive backlog. |
"It is no longer enough for housing expenditure to wait its turn in the queue when the budget is decided. | "It is no longer enough for housing expenditure to wait its turn in the queue when the budget is decided. |
"Investment in 30,000 affordable rented homes must be a top priority for the SNP in its first budget." | "Investment in 30,000 affordable rented homes must be a top priority for the SNP in its first budget." |
Stewart Maxwell, minister for communities and sport, said: "The Housing Supply Task Force, which has a remit to examine factors currently preventing new homes being built and identify practical solutions, has already had its first meeting and is due to meet again this week. | Stewart Maxwell, minister for communities and sport, said: "The Housing Supply Task Force, which has a remit to examine factors currently preventing new homes being built and identify practical solutions, has already had its first meeting and is due to meet again this week. |
'Easy answers' | 'Easy answers' |
"And we will soon launch our wide-ranging housing consultation paper, which will seek the views of all interested parties as we move forward. | "And we will soon launch our wide-ranging housing consultation paper, which will seek the views of all interested parties as we move forward. |
"With a tight spending review likely, it is clear that there won't be easy answers - no government can simply turn on housing supply like a tap. | "With a tight spending review likely, it is clear that there won't be easy answers - no government can simply turn on housing supply like a tap. |
"But I think with the right will on the part of all the relevant partners - including local authorities, housing providers and the construction industry - it will be possible to make more housing, of all types, a reality." | "But I think with the right will on the part of all the relevant partners - including local authorities, housing providers and the construction industry - it will be possible to make more housing, of all types, a reality." |
Alan Ferguson, director of the CIH, said: "The Scottish Parliament has shown it takes housing seriously but we need to see a financial commitment. | Alan Ferguson, director of the CIH, said: "The Scottish Parliament has shown it takes housing seriously but we need to see a financial commitment. |
"Housing is central to health, education, the environment and a thriving economy. Now is the time to deliver the housing that Scotland needs." | "Housing is central to health, education, the environment and a thriving economy. Now is the time to deliver the housing that Scotland needs." |
Jacqui Watt, chief executive of the SFHA, said that ministers must pledge finances and develop the supporting structures needed to deliver more affordable homes. | Jacqui Watt, chief executive of the SFHA, said that ministers must pledge finances and develop the supporting structures needed to deliver more affordable homes. |
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