§ Mrs. BrowningTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the awarding of section 169 grant for home improvement agencies. [108219]
§ Mr. MullinGrant is payable to local authorities under section 169 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 to support the running costs of home improvement agencies operating in their areas. My Department is currently considering authorities' applications for the renewal of grant in 2000–01, and will announce the allocations as soon as possible.