§ Mr. O'HaraTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many home renovation grants were made in 1984, 1989 and the last year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesIn 1984 and 1989 local authorities awarded 229,000 and 98,000 home improvement grants respectively. In 1993 90,000 grants were given under the new provisions of part VIII of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.