§ Sir R. Caryasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much money was paid out in discretionary improvement grants for private owners and housing associations by Manchester in 1970, 1971 and the first half of 1972.
§ Mr. ChannonThe amounts paid out by Manchester county borough in discretionary improvement grants—including conversions—for private owners and housing associations receiving cash grants as private owners were £500 in 1970; £8,900 in 1971. and £15,600 in the first half of 1972.
§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what communication he has received from the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council concerning the maximum cost of improvement allowable under the provisions of the Housing Act 1969 for Exchequer contribution purposes; what has been his reply; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonI cannot trace any recent communication.