§ Sir Roger MoateTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what grants are available to help househol-ders pay the cost of remedial work in their homes to prevent contamination by radon gas; how many grants he estimates have been made; and how many houses are estimated to be at risk.
§ Mr. YeoLocal authorities have powers under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 to award discretionary renovation grants to help home owners with radon remedial measures. Information on the number of grants given for this purpose is not collected by the Department. The National Radiological Protection Board estimates that 100,000 houses are above the Government action level.