HC Deb 22 July 1987 vol 120 c274W
Mr. Hannam

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans exist to introduce common parts grants for adaptations to the communal areas of blocks of flats to meet the needs of disabled residents.

Mr. Waldegrave

The Housing and Planning Act 1986 includes provisions for a new discretionary grant for the common parts of blocks of flats, including work required to make them suitable for use by a disabled occupant of a dwelling. The local authority associations are now being consulted about the subordinate legislation needed to implement the grant provisions. I expect the necessary statutory instruments to be laid before Parliament later this year.