HC Deb 06 June 1951 vol 488 cc132-3W
Mr. Nugent

asked the Minister of Local Government and Planning what is the total number of applications which have been made for improvement grants under the Housing Act, 1949; the total number of acceptances and refusals at the latest date; and the number of such applications, acceptances and refusals in rural areas.

Mr. Dalton

The numbers are as follow:

— All districts Rural districts only
Applications made … 1,789 1,210
Number approved … 614 410
Number rejected … 668 468

The remaining applications are either still under consideration or have been withdrawn.