§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how widely distributed is information given to promote the availability and procedures for obtaining mandatory renovation grants; and what estimate he has of the number of home owners or private landlords who are not aware of such availability or the procedures involved.
§ Sir George YoungCopies of a joint Department of the Environment and Welsh Office booklet, "House Renovation Grants", are freely available on application to the Department. Local authorities, home improvement agencies, citizens advice bureaux and similar bodies have the function of informing potential applicants about these grants.