§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will introduce a variation order under section 3 of the Housing (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1978 to compensate housing authorities for the increase in interest rates.
§ Mr. AncramMy right hon. Friend will consider introducing a variation order later in the year. In reaching his decision he will take into account the pattern of interest rates during the year.
§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will seek to compensate those housing authorities in Scotland which do not receive housing support grant for the increase in interest rates.
§ Mr. AncramLater this year my right hon. Friend will consider introducing a variation order under section 3 of 857W the Housing (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1978. It is possible that under such an order some authorities not now receiving housing support grant will qualify for grant.