HC Deb 16 April 1975 vol 890 cc106-7W
Sir John Gilmour

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what number of applications for home improvement grants has been received during the first quarter of 1975; and how this compares with the number granted in the first quarter of each of the last three years.

Mr. William Ross

Information about the number of applications made is not collected by my Department.

Grants were approved for 2,958, 5,321 and 9,304 privately-owned houses in the first quarters of 1972, 1973 and 1974, respectively. The number of applications granted in the first quarter of 1975 is not yet available.