§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs, in view of the state of disrepair and the lack of baths, hot water and inside toilets in many almshouses owned by certain charitable trust funds, if he will take steps to see what improvements can be made and to help councils improve them.
§ Sir K. JosephAlmshouse trusts can and do receive improvement grants either on the same conditions as other owners or, in appropriate cases, on easier conditions available to housing associations providing accommodation for old people. Many trusts lack capital, but local authorities can lend them money for repairs and improvements and can give them extra help as housing associations out of the rates.