HC Deb 27 April 1987 vol 115 cc10-1W
Mr. Pike

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of housing grants to the private sector were mandatory grants in 1979 and each subsequent year (a) nationally, (b) in the north-west region, (c) in Lancashire, (d) in Burnley and (e) in Pendle.

Mr. Tracey

The information reported by local authorities is available in the form requested only from 1981–82.

Capital Expenditure on Mandatory Grants as a Percentage of all Expenditure on Renovation Grants
1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86
(a) England 21.4 16.9 10.8 17.2 25.5
(b) North West Region 15.4 14.8 6.2 10.3 15.5
(c) Lancashire 25.9 16.4 7.0 10.3 19.2
(d) Burnley 63.4 43.5 5.2 15.8 50.7
(e) Pendle 23.6 16.9 13.0 15.6 20.0