§ Mr. Murphyasked 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 YoungWelwyn 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. Lathamasked 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.
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§ Sir George YoungThe 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.