§ Miss WiddecombeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what level of grant support is envisaged for the Staying Put scheme; and if he will make a statement. [23100]
§ Mr. RaynsfordGovernment funding for home improvement agencies, also known as "Staying Put" or "Care and Repair" schemes, has been increased by £¾ million (17 per cent.) to £5.214 million for 1998–99.370W Bids for funding for individual agencies are currently being assessed and we expect to announce the outcome next month.