Policy library
Policy work forms a major part of Shelter's efforts to address and find solutions for homelessness and housing issues.
In this section you can browse through the briefings and policy documents that Shelter Scotland sends out to the Scottish Government, local authorities and other policy-forming groups and committees.
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Latest documents
Housing debate 21 June 2007
This briefing lists key points for the housing debate on 21 June 2007. Read summary and download 
Submission to the Scottish Executive Review of Social Housing
This position paper sets out Shelter's initial contribution to the debate on the future of social rented housing in Scotland. Read summary and download
Support for home-owners
A briefing to MSPs on the current policy response to the housing market problem and Shelter's view on the best way forward. Read summary and download
Local authorities and homelessness: an action plan for elected members
An action plan for newly elected councillors to help drive the delivery of the plan to house all homeless people by 2012. Read summary and download
Consultation response: draft Children's Services (Scotland) Bill
Shelter welcomes the publication of the draft Children's Services Bill. From our experience of working with families and children experiencing bad housing and homelessness it is a very necessary piece of legislation. Read summary and download
