HC Deb 16 December 1969 vol 793 c269W
71. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how the figures for improvement grants issued in 1969 compare with 1968; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeson

The figures are given in the table below. They show a decline in the number of basic standard grants issued, but a small increase in the more substantial discretionary grants. Owners, housing associations and local authorities will now benefit from the generous new grants under the Housing Act 1969 and so can greatly increase their activities in this field.

January-September, 1968 January-September, 1969
Private Owners
Discretionary 18,238 16,463
Standard 44,296 38,379
62,534 54,842
Housing Associations
Discretionary 1,107 1,976
Standard 196 602
1,303 2,578
Local Authorities
Discretionary 15,610 17,807
Standard 8,420 3,607
24,030 21,414
All Grants 87,867 78,834