HC Deb 07 February 1977 vol 925 c505W
Mr. Craigen

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will consider raising the rateable value limit of £120 in housing action areas in Glasgow to facilitate improvement grant for those owner-occupiers wishing to improve their homes.

Mr. Hugh D. Brown

The rateable value limit in Glasgow was raised to £120 on 2nd April 1976, and I have no evidence that it is an impediment to the improvement of houses in action areas in Glasgow which are below the tolerable standard or lack standard amenities, but I am prepared to consider any evidence which my hon. Friend may have to the contrary.