HC Deb 08 November 1971 vol 825 c47W
26. Mr. Goronwy Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take steps to enable local authorities to exercise the same discretion in approving standard grants for house improvements as they now exercise in approving discretionary grants for this purpose.

Mr. Gibson-Watt

No. Parliament has decided that a house owner should have the right to assistance towards providing the minimum acceptable living standards in his home.

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