HC Deb 29 March 1972 vol 834 cc85-6W
Mr. Albert Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, in view of the difficulty of obtaining suitable con- tractors to carry out dwelling house improvements in intermediate areas, if he will extend the deadline of 23rd June, 1973, in order to obtain the 75 per cent. grants under the Housing Act.

Mr. Amery

I have nothing to add to the reply by my right hon. Friend on8th March to the hon. Member for Salford, East (Mr. Frank Allaun).—[Vol. 832, c.325.]

Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will review the conditions applicable to improvement grants, so that local authorities can give a grant towards roof repairs or roof renewal.

Mr. Amery

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 8th March to my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton, Test (Mr. James Hill).—[Vol. 832, c.324.]