HC Deb 11 June 1980 vol 986 c239W
Mr. Steen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total amount of grant given for each of the last three years specifically for home insulation ; and if he will make a statement about the grants to be made available for the current year in the following city councils' areas : Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle and Leeds.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

Since the start of the homes insulation scheme in September 1978 the allocations, at 1979 survey prices, have been :

1978–79 £22.2 million
1979–80 £23.2 million
1980–81 £9.0 million

At 1980–81 out-turn prices the allocation for this year is £12.5 million with individual allocations as follows for the six cities :

£ (at 1980–81 outturn prices)
Liverpool 92,300
Manchester 109,000
Birmingham 229,600
Sheffield 145,200
Newcastle 64,800
Leeds 192,700