§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many dwellings in Birmingham at present need over £2,500 worth of work to render them fit; and of this total, how many were built (a) before 1919, (b) between 1920 and 1939, (c) between 1940 and 1960 and (d) after 1960; and how many are (i) owner-occupied, (ii) privately tenanted, (iii) owned by housing associations and (iv) municipally owned.
§ Sir George YoungThe information requested is not readily available.
§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many applications for improvement grants are now outstanding in Birmingham, including applications made on pro formas; and what are the estimated costs of funding these grants.
§ Sir George YoungThe handling of improvement grant applications in Birmingham is a matter for the city council. Local authorities are not required to make returns to the Department containing the information requested. However, my understanding is that there is a waiting list for grants of some 18,000. The cost of funding these grants will depend on the nature of the works to be carried out.