HC Deb 14 April 1975 vol 890 c17W
Mr. Rippon

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the Tyneside District Council for increased grant allocation for home modernisation; and whether, in particular, he will make grant available for the modernisation of the Maidens Walk Estate, Hexham.

Mr. Freeson

Tynedale District Council has written to the Department's regional office expressing dissatisfaction with its 1975–76 financial allocation for council house improvements. The council has requested an increased allocation to enable two schemes, one of which is the Maidens Walk Estate, to proceed. The regional office is arranging an early meeting with the council to discuss in detail the representations made.