HC Deb 03 December 1957 vol 579 cc33-4W
98. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what advice he has given local authorities about continuing the improvement grants for the modernisation of farm cottages and similar property; and if he expects the amount of work done to be maintained in the coming year.

Mr. H. Brooke

I think this is a matter which must be left to local authorities to determine for themselves when they consider how best to make provision, in present circumstances, for the various housing needs of their areas. I have recently drawn their attention to the importance of making grants for schemes of conversion which will produce additional accommodation. At this stage I can make no estimate of the likely volume of improvement work next year.