HC Deb 12 July 1984 vol 63 c624W
Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many dwellings in Birmingham at present need over £2,500 worth of work to render them fit; and of this total, how many were built (a) before 1919, (b) between 1920 and 1939, (c) between 1940 and 1960 and (d) after 1960; and how many are (i) owner-occupied, (ii) privately tenanted, (iii) owned by housing associations and (iv) municipally owned.

Sir George Young

The information requested is not readily available.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many applications for improvement grants are now outstanding in Birmingham, including applications made on pro formas; and what are the estimated costs of funding these grants.

Sir George Young

The handling of improvement grant applications in Birmingham is a matter for the city council. Local authorities are not required to make returns to the Department containing the information requested. However, my understanding is that there is a waiting list for grants of some 18,000. The cost of funding these grants will depend on the nature of the works to be carried out.