§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) for how many houses he has approved improvement and modernisation grants under the 1971 Housing Act applied for by Coatbridge Town Council; and what was the value of the grants involved;
(2) for how many houses he has approved improvement and modernisation grants under the 1971 Housing Act applied for by the Airdrie Town Council; and what was the value of the grant involved.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellSince the Housing Act 1971 came into operation in August 1971 approval has been given for grant-aided improvement works by Coatbridge and Airdrie Town Councils as follows:
Coatbridge Airdrie Number of houses approved for grant 2,241 374 Approved expenses for grant £363,749 £428,359 Annual grant* £24,742 £32,882 * Assuming all works completed before 23rd June 1974 and so qualifying for higher level of grant (three-quarters) under the Housing Act 1971.