§ Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many areas have been declared general improvement areas under Part II of the Housing Act, 1969; and what contributions have been applied for and granted under Section 37 of the Act, to the latest available date.
§ Mr. ChannonUp to the end of January, 115 general improvement areas had been declared in England and Wales by 87 local authorities. No contributions have yet been paid under Section 37 of the 1969 Act.