HC Deb 06 February 1984 vol 53 cc483-4W
Rev. William McCrea

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the latest number of applications for housing repair grants which have been approved by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive but not yet paid out; what is the approximate value in grant terms of these applications; what number of applications still await approval; and what is the approximate waiting period for approval.

Mr. Chris Patten

[pursuant to his reply, 24 January 1984, c. 518]: I am advised by the chairman of the Housing Executive that in relation to correctly completed applications the information is as follows; 4,955; £8.3 million; 1,600; 7 weeks.