HC Deb 13 July 1977 vol 935 cc186-7W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what plans his Department has to increase the amount of money available to councils in Wales for house building; and what plans his Department has to ensure that all councils are made fully aware of the amount of money to which they are entitled and that all the money available to councils is actually spent in the year in question.

Mr. Alec Jones

The provision for house building in Wales is regularly under review. I have recently announced an additional £11.2 million allocation for 1977–78. It has always been the practice to notify housing authorities by letter of all allocations of housing finance. In relation to the last part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Bedwellty (Mr. Kinnock) on 19th May.—[Vol. 392, c. 281.]

Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of the £11.2 million additional expenditure for housing in Wales announced on 20th June will be allocated to each district council in Wales.

Mr. Alec Jones

Final allocations have not yet been made.