§ 71. Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how the figures for improvement grants issued in 1969 compare with 1968; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreesonThe figures are given in the table below. They show a decline in the number of basic standard grants issued, but a small increase in the more substantial discretionary grants. Owners, housing associations and local authorities will now benefit from the generous new grants under the Housing Act 1969 and so can greatly increase their activities in this field.
January-September, 1968 January-September, 1969 Private Owners Discretionary … 18,238 16,463 Standard … 44,296 38,379 62,534 54,842 Housing Associations Discretionary … 1,107 1,976 Standard … 196 602 1,303 2,578 Local Authorities Discretionary … 15,610 17,807 Standard … 8,420 3,607 24,030 21,414 All Grants … 87,867 78,834