HC Deb 06 February 1985 vol 72 cc618-9W
43. Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to publish the consultation document on the development of the housing improvement grants system referred to in Cmnd. 9428.

47. Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to announce the result of his review of improvement grants.

57. Mr. John Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to publish the consultative document about the future of repair and improvement grants.

Mr. Gow:

I refer the hon. Members and my hon. Friend to my answer earlier today to the hon. Member for Burnley (Mr. Pike).

52. Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to increase the level of investment in housing improvement.

Mr. Gow:

The Government's public expenditure plans allow for over £3 billion of public sector investment in housing in each of the next three years. It is for local authorities to decide, within the total of resources available to them, what proportion to devote to housing improvement. In the private sector it is primarily the responsibility of owners to keep their own houses in good repair.