HC Deb 19 May 1978 vol 950 c1010

Queen's Recommendation having been signified—

Resolved, That provision may be made by an Act of the present Session for local authority grants towards the thermal insulation of dwellings in accordance with schemes prepared by the Secretary of State; and for—

  1. (a) the grants to be financed by the Secretary of State out of money provided by Parliament (an authority not being required, or having power, to make grants in any year beyond those for which the Secretary of State has notified them that finance is committed for that year in respect of the authority's area);
  2. (b) the first scheme under the Act to be for the improved insulation of roof spaces and water supply, the grant available under that scheme to be, for any dwelling, 66 per cent. of the cost of the works qualifying for grant or £50, whichever is the lesser amount, with power for the Secretary of State by order to alter that percentage or money sum, or both; and
  3. (c) the Secretary of State to pay, out of money so provided, such sums as he thinks reasonable in respect of administration expenses incurred by local authorities in operating the Act.—[Mr. Stallard.]