HC Deb 14 June 1973 vol 857 c358W
47. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will propose amendment of the principal Act to provide for an appeal to be made against a local authority decision not to allow the standard grant or a home improvement grant.

Mr. Channon

No. We believe that local authorities should have complete discretion in the approval of improvement grants. They are, however, obliged to pay standard grants provided certain conditions are met.