HC Deb 05 May 1988 vol 132 cc565-6W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to allow grants to residents for domestic extensions to their home in an effort to ease overcrowding; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Roe

Improvement grants can already be paid at the discretion of local authorities towards the cost of domestic extensions in certain circumstances, including exceptionally where additional living or bedroom space is required.