John Swinney is already facing calls from the housing sector to prioritise the crisis there.
Housing organisations have expressed concerns about the Scottish Government watering down their commitment to tackling the issue.
Five council areas have now declared housing emergencies and many are concerned problems will worsen following the ending of the Bute House Agreement.
Tenants are worried they’ll face further rent increases if there isn’t additional investment to build more homes.
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