Mr. Pat Greene:

With regard to the second query relating to the HAP roll-out in local authorities, we are concerned that the local authorities do not have the resources, manpower and staffing, particularly with the embargo in place. We are familiar with one county council in a county quite near to the city that is struggling even to secure funding for a homeless services worker. We have provided that funding from our own pockets, so there is a concern regarding the roll-out of HAP nationally. We have said in the submission that it is not just the question of the roll-out but also that the supports, infrastructure and resources are applicable as well for each local authority.