Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order varies the Housing Support Grant (Scotland) Order 1997 by increasing the aggregate amount of housing support grant originally fixed for the year 1997-98 and both its general and hostel portions. The increases are as follows:–
| Original amount | Increased amount | Increase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregate amount | £15,249,094 | £15,561,071 | £311,977 |
| General portion | £11,930,678 | £12,229,792 | £299,114 |
| Hostel portion | £3,318,416 | £3,331,279 | £12,863 |