The figures I published last week regarding needs assessment showed that the number on the waiting list had increased by 23%, although many groups were issuing figures in trying to create the impression that the figures were higher. Yes, the figures have increased over the last three years, but one has to recognise that 32% of those on local authority waiting lists are single while 29% are lone parents with one child. Ten years ago those single people would not have got on a local authority waiting list unless they were over 60 years of age, which accounts for only 4% of the 32%. Like is not compared with like when we compare the current figures with those from some years ago. A huge new wave of single people has been allowed to apply for local authority housing and 32% of those on local authority lists are single or separated.