Ms ?ine Stapleton:

The Deputy's first question is a practical one. We intend to keep the numbers under close review, including both the overall 1,500 - I think the Government is willing to consider whether that is sufficient as we proceed - and the distribution across local authorities. As part of the governance arrangements, we have asked local authorities to come back to us by the end of March with an initial indication of how it is going and we will continue to engage with them. If it turns out that the distribution needs to be adjusted, we will be happy to do that.

On the vacancies and voids, last year 2,700 void units were brought back into use. I do not have a percentage to hand of AHB vacancies. Perhaps the Deputy is referring to the time taken to occupy an AHB property.