HC Deb 20 February 1985 vol 73 cc484-5W
Mr. Murphy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from Welwyn Hatfield district council regarding the future funding allocation for the homes insulation scheme; and if he will make a statement.

Sir George Young

Welwyn Hatfield district council have asked for its initial allocation of £21,000 for homes insulation scheme grants in 1985–86 to be increased in the light of the demand for grants in their area, and have been allocated an additional £14,000 from the reserve of £7 million for the scheme in England held back for the coming year.

Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the allocation for 1985–86 in respect of homes insulation grant for each of the local authorities in Leicestershire.

Sir George Young

The following initial allocations for homes insulation scheme grants in 1985–86 have been made to authorities in Leicestershire:

£000
Blaby 35
Charnwood 50
Harborough 40
Hinckley and Bosworth 65
Leicester 175
Melton 20
North West Leicestershire 35
Oadby and Wigston 30
Rutland 15

We have also established a £7 million reserve out of which additional allocations can be made to authorities in England as required by demand during the year.