§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many houses in Wales(a) are in a condition which would qualify them for repairs or renovation grants and (b) were given such grants in 1993–94; and what is the average cost per household of such grants in that year.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesRecent estimates are available only for mandatory renovation grants where the 1993 Welsh house condition survey estimated that 151,000 dwellings were in a condition which would qualify for such grants. Estimates of the number of houses in a 901W condition which would qualify for discretionary grant are not available.
Householders' eligibility for grants depends on their means. Therefore, not all of the properties could be improved with grant aid. The number of completed grants in 1993–94 and the average amount paid are shown in the following table:
Number of grants Average grant paid £ Mandatory renovation grant 7,565 18,489 Discretionary renovation grant 422 17,184 Minor works 4,966 852