§ 60. Dame Irene Wardasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will state his policy for applicants in the development areas under the new system of housing improvement grants who have obtained local authority permission under the old arrangement to carry out agreed improvements if the work has not already started; and whether such applicants will benefit under the new scheme.
§ Mr. AmeryThe Housing Bill provides that, to be eligible for a higher grant a formal application must have been made on or after 23rd June, 1971. Where application was made before 23rd June, 1971, but not approved, it can be withdrawn and re-submitted. I am writing to the hon. Member about the particular case she has in mind.