Scottish Government

2005

Contents

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

Chapter One: Introduction
Background
Study Rationale and Objectives
Study Approach
Report Outline

Chapter Two: Current Position
Introduction
Summary

Chapter Three: Needs Assessments
Introduction
Guidance
Priority Need ForecasTs Procured by Local Authorities
Summary

Chapter Four: Approach to assessing capacity to meet changing level of need
Introduction
Overview
Estimate Levels of Homelessness
Estimate Numbers of Households in Priority Need
Estimate Levels of Housing Services Required
Estimate Housing Supply
Calculate the Impacts of Legislative Change
Summary

Chapter Five: Options for Phasing out the Priority Need Distinction
Introduction
A: Options for Phasing in the Priority Need Distinction
B: Potential Impact of Options
Base Projection - Scenario A
Options for Phasing - Scenario A
Analysis By Lets
Base Projection - Scenario B
Options for Phasing - Scenario B
Summary

Chapter Six: Implementation Issues
Introduction
Preparation for the Statement
Risks
Summary

Annex A: Survey Questionnaire
Annex B: Case Study Consultees
Annex C: Case Study Topic Guides
Annex D: Stakeholder Interviews Topic Guide
Annex E: Additional Data Tables

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