HC Deb 22 February 1989 vol 147 c679W
18. Mr. George Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy on providing financial assistance to owner occupiers of former local authority properties on a no-fines type of construction; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Trippier

Owners of houses built before 1961, including those of no-fines construction, may be eligible for discretionary improvements grants from their local authorities. The Local Government and Housing Bill contains our proposals to reform that legislation.