Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 25 March 2026 [Draft]
25 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Older People’s Housing
Local authorities, as statutory housing authorities, are required to assess housing requirements locally and to set out how those will be met in their local housing strategies and development plans. That includes requirements for accessible, adaptable and wheelchair housing and housing that meets the needs of older people, including sheltered housing. The Scottish Government works closely with our partners in local authorities to support the development of those strategies and to ensure that identified priorities are reflected in the strategic housing investment plans. We also continue to offer flexible grants through the affordable housing supply programme for the delivery of specialist housing where that is required.
In the same item of business
3. Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)
SNP
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that older people’s housing, including sheltered housing, is prioritised in local housing p...
The Cabinet Secretary for Housing (Màiri McAllan)
SNP
Local authorities, as statutory housing authorities, are required to assess housing requirements locally and to set out how those will be met in their local ...
Karen Adam
SNP
Over the past five years, in representing Banffshire and Buchan Coast, I have met many older constituents who are deeply worried about the future of such com...
Màiri McAllan
SNP
I share Karen Adam’s view on the importance of specialist housing. To be clear, I expect local authorities to ensure that the housing needs of their older po...
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con)
Con
Housing for older people is a key priority that is driven by an ageing population. Does the Scottish Government recognise that prioritising the right type of...
Màiri McAllan
SNP
I agree with that. In my responses to Karen Adam, I was clear about local authorities’ responsibility to plan for that and the co-operation that we have with...