§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the average cost of house renovation grants paid in Wales during the most recent period for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsDuring the six-month period to 30 September 1983, the average house renovation grant paid was £2,638.
§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his latest assessment of the number of applicants for house renovation grants who have applications currently lodged with local authorities in Wales; and if he will make an approximate estimate of the cost of grant payment to cover these applications.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe latest reliable assessment relates to September 1983, when there were about 88,000 house renovation grant applications lodged with Welsh local authorities, at an approximate cost of just over £300 million.