§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will consider extending expiry dates for building grants in cases where unavoidable delays are caused by shortage of materials.
§ Mr. HefferNo. Applications for building grants under Section 3 of the 199W Local Employment Act 1972 were required to be submitted before completion of the work or occupation of the building. The closing dates for all such applications have now passed. Delays in construction caused by shortage of materials will not prevent the payment of grants where applications were lodged in time.