§ Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the cost to central Government and local authorities, respectively, in 472W Great Britain of discretionary house improvement grants to private owners in 1974–75 and 1975–76; and what is his latest forecast, assuming no change in policy for 1976–77 and 1977–78.
§ Mr. FreesonIn the time available it has not proved possible to provide the information requested. However, I shall write to my hon. Friend shortly.