§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what grants from national funds are available to assist local authorities to replace inefficient and expensive heating systems on their housing estates; what criteria are used in considering applications; and how many grants have been made during each of the past five years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergNo grant or subsidy is at present available to assist local authorities in carrying out works of repair or replacement to their own housing stock.