§ Sir B. Rhys Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish a statement setting out his policy in regard to the payment of improvement grants for public and private housing; what steps he will take to increase the rate of improvement of dwellings; and what rates of grant will be payable during the remainder of 1976.
§ Mr. FreesonMy policy is to seek the greatest improvement to the housing stock possible within the resources available. To this end I shall continue to ensure that funds are used where houses are in greatest need of renovation and owners are in greatest need of assistance. I have no plans to alter the rates of grant, but am keeping the situation under review.