HC Deb 01 May 1995 vol 259 c20W
Mr. Ainger

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the percentage grant available to English housing associations for new and existing properties in each year since 1979. [21082]

Mr. Robert B. Jones

[holding answer 26 April 1995]: Prior to 1 April 1989, there were no published grant rates and the available grant was determined on a scheme-by-scheme basis. Since 1 April 1989, the average grant rates available to English housing associations for the development and rehabilitation of property have been:

  • 1989–90: 75 per cent.
  • 1990–91: 80 per cent.
  • 1991–92: 77 per cent.
  • 1992–93: 72 per cent.
  • 1993–94: 67 per cent.
  • 1994–95: 62 per cent.
  • 1995–96: 58 per cent.