Improvement Grants (Hansard, 14 May 1987)

HC Deb 14 May 1987 vol 116 c285W 285W

§ Mr. Heddle
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to announce modifications to the improvement grant procedure following the consultation he carried out with the publication of the Green Paper "Home Improvement—New Approach".

§ Mr. John Patten
Shortly.

Coventry West Midlands England

No. Percentage of stock No. Percentage of stock No. Percentage of stock

Unfit dwellings 944 0.8 103,800 5.2 654,000 3.5

Dwellings fit but lacking basic amenities 4,935 4.1 64,100 3.2 501,000 2.7

Non-standard dwellings in need of renovation¹ 4,182 3.5 308,500 15.4 2,890,000 15.4

¹ Dwellings requiring repairs estimated at more than £3,000 (£4,200 in Greater London).

	Coventry	West Midlands	England
	No.	Percentage of stock	No.	Percentage of stock	No.	Percentage of stock
Unfit dwellings	944	0.8	103,800	5.2	654,000	3.5
Dwellings fit but lacking basic amenities	4,935	4.1	64,100	3.2	501,000	2.7
Non-standard dwellings in need of renovation¹	4,182	3.5	308,500	15.4	2,890,000	15.4
¹ Dwellings requiring repairs estimated at more than £3,000 (£4,200 in Greater London).