§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what was the number of home improvement grants made in each year from 1983 to 1988; and what is his estimate for 1988–89(a) nationally, (b) for each local housing authority and (c) by standard region;
(2) what was the expenditure in current and standard prices on home improvement grants in each year since 1983 and estimated for 1988–89 (a) nationally, (b) for each local housing authority and (c) by standard region.
§ Mr. TrippierThe information requested has been laid in the House of Commons Library. The figures, including the advance estimates for 1988–89, are those provided by local authorities on their HIP2 returns.