§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what grants, incentives and other encouragements the Government have given to housing associations in Scotland since entering into office.
§ Mr. RifkindRegistered housing associations continue to be eligible to receive housing association grant, revenue deficit grant and other specific forms of grant assistance provided under the Housing Act 1974, as amended by the Housing Act 1980.
My right hon. Friend has signified his view of the importance of the housing association movement by increasing in real terms the level of its borrowing from public funds for capital projects in each of the years 1980–81 and 1981–82. 1980–81 was a record year for completions by housing associations in Scotland, whether by rehabilitation or by new building.