§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now announce his decision in relation to Crab Lane, Manchester, in view of the fact that grant aid is only payable provided that the whole of the work is completed by 23rd June 1974.
§ Mr. ChannonI hope to write to the council and the objectors about this compulsory purchase order very shortly, and will keep the hon. Member informed.
§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will extend grant aid beyond 23rd June 1974, in view of the delay in giving his decision in respect of Crab Lane, Manchester, and on other inquiries of this kind.
§ Mr. ChannonAlthough I cannot agree to extend the period in which preferential rates of grant are available in the assisted areas under the Housing Act 1971, grants will thereafter still be available at the normal rate.