Due to the slashing of the grant by the Government, many more young people will be forced to look to their local authorities for housing. Given the numbers – more than 100,000 – on waiting lists at present, the increase in the number of applicants will push an already over-stretched system to the limits, giving the people concerned very little prospect of being housed. Banks limit the amount young people can borrow. They will be forced to look to their hard-pressed parents for support with regard to building homes of their own. For many, the only alternative will be to remain with their families or look to the expensive private rented sector.