§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when the new system of house renovation grants provided in part VIII of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 will be brought into effect in England and Wales.
§ Mr. Chope[pursuant to his answer, 22 February 1990, c. 888]: A booklet "House Renovation Grants" has been issued by my Department today and I am sending a copy to all hon. Members in England. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales is sending copies to all hon. Members in Wales. The booklet provides a simple guide for the public on the new grants and assistance which may be available from local authorities towards the cost of home repairs and improvements. Copies of the booklet will be available free of charge from local authorities, citizens advice bureaux and local social security offices. Two circulars containing detailed guidance on the new grants have also been sent to local authorities.