§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Wales, further to his answer to the hon. Member for Anglesey on Monday 9 March 1981, whether the £1.5 million for the improvement for sale scheme is additional to existing housing allocations.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe £1.5 million is in addition to the 1981–82 capital block allocation already notified to local authorities. It is for the specific purpose of pump-priming improvement for sale schemes.
§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Wales, further to his answer to the hon. Member for Anglesey on Monday 9 March 1981, if he will list those local authorities which have (a) expressed an interest, and (b) made firm applications for a share of the £1.5 million reserved in connection with the improvement for sale scheme.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe following local authorities have made firm application for a share of the £.1.5 million reserve:
- Alyn and Deeside
- Neath
- Newport
- Rhynmey Valley
- Preseli
Taff Ely council also showed an interest in the scheme. At showings of the film "A First Home" to groups of local authorities some tentative interest has been shown by a number of others.