§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what evaluation he has made of the effect of the alterations since 1 April in the disregard rules for calculation of entitlement to disabled facilities grants; what consultations he has had with the representatives of people with disabilities on the effects of the alterations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungThese changes were designed to provide more help to grant applicants on low incomes and less to the better-off. It is too soon to assess their precise effects. Disability organisations were consulted on the changes prior to their introduction. They will have an opportunity to provide views on this as part of the Department's current consultation exercise on the future of private housing renewal programmes.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the principal changes in the disregards for the purposes of calculating the entitlement to disabled facilities grants since 1 April.
§ Sir George YoungThe information requested is contained in the Housing Renovation etc Grants (Reduction of Grant) (Amendment) Regulations 1993 (SI 1993 No. 551) and Department of the Environment circular 7/93, copies of which are available in the Library.
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