§ Mr. Spellerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will reinstate for the coming year an allocation to the North Devon district council of £54,000 for home insultation grants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungThe allocation of £39,000 to North Devon district council for grants under the homes insulation scheme in 1985–86 is an initial allocation. In common with other authorities in England, they can bid for additional allocations from the substantial reserve of £7 million which we have established, provided there is sufficient demand for grants in their area. This arrangement should ensure that the available funds go where they are most needed.