§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will introduce measures to allow properties that have received home improvement grants over 25 years ago to receive grants for updating those improvements; if he will make funds available to local authorities for such purposes; and if he will make a statement. [114766]
§ Mr. MullinLocal authorities have broad discretion over how they give grants for home improvement, for which funding is made available each year by my Department. There are no restrictions on how often they give grants for any one property.
§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what grants are available from central Government for home improvements in owner occupier and private rented accommodation. [115013]
§ Mr. MullinMy Department provides a specific grant, Private Sector Renewal Grant, in support of local authorities to assist home owners with the renovation of their properties. From 1 April 2000 Exchequer support for private sector renewal will be through the single capital allocation for housing.