§ 28. Mr. Harveyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment by how much expenditure is set to increase in the coming financial year 1987–88 on (a) private housing and (b) council housing.
§ Mr. TraceyGross provision for capital expenditure by English local authorities on housing in 1987–88 has been increased to £2,922 million. This is an increase of £390 million over the original provision for 1986–87, and £231 million over the estimated outturn for that year. It is for local authorities to decide how much of these resources to devote to direct provision of housing and to assistance to private housing. However, we look to them to give first priority to the renovation and maintenance of their own stock.