§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the cost of the home renovation scheme in the 1975–76 financial year; and how many grants have been paid in that year up to the latest available date.
§ Mr. ConcannonIt is estimated that in the 1975–76 financial year expenditure on private sector improvement and standard grants under the Housing Act (Northern Ireland) 1971 will be £1,350,000 and that reconditioning grants payable under the Housing on Farms Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 will amount to £300,000. In the period 1st April to 31st December 1975, 806 improvements grants, 407 standard grants and 221 reconditioning grants have been paid.