§ 27. Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will initiate legislation to revise the law relating to improvement grants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EyreThe Housing (Amendment) Bill which had its First Reading on 1st November proposes an extension for one year of the higher rates of improvement grants available in development and intermediate areas. This will enable local170W authorities to maintain the drive to rid the country of its sub-standard housing. Recent progress has been most encouraging. Grant approvals in September reached a record monthly total of 33,000.