§ 50. Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many draft schemes for first-time buyer home purchase assistance in both public and private sector housing have been submitted by local authorities to his Department since 1st January 1976; and how many of these have been accepted (a) for further evaluation, and (b) for final approval.
§ Mr. ArmstrongA wide range of schemes is covered by this Question. Whether a particular proposal needs to be approved by my right hon. Friend198W depends on the nature of the scheme. I regret that the detailed information requested by the hon. Member could be provided only at disproportionate cost. As the hon. Member knows, we strongly support action by local authorities to assist first-time buyers wherever possible.