HC Deb 26 February 1963 vol 672 c142W
Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many houses were occupied by the owner and how many by tenants of the total of 500 receiving improvement grants in Gateshead up to 31st January, 1963.

Sir K. Joseph

Information about the occupation of houses for which improvement grants have been approved has been kept only since 1st January, 1960. Figures for Gateshead for the period 1st January, 1960, to 31st January, 1963, are:

—— Owner-occupied houses Privately tenanted houses Local authority houses Total
Approved for standard grants 200 92 292
Approved for discretionary grants 50 20 7 77