Ms Maria Graham:

Under the URDF, we depend on the proposals that come from local authorities. That is why we have talked about working about local authorities to see where there are gaps. There are some areas where proposals were not successful because they did not meet the criteria and other areas. Hopefully, projects like that will come forward. In terms of the vacant homes unit, at the moment, there are staff who are working on other issues as well. There is a principal officer. Recruitment is about to commence for the principal officer. Recruitment has just concluded for two assistant principal officers. There will be support staff for that unit. At present, it is taking a good deal of my own time and personal focus. The principal officer who appeared before the committee previously is dealing with social inclusion and vacancy. The idea is that he will pass responsibility to a full-time officer in the coming weeks.