asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total number of renovation grants approved for dwellings owned by housing associations, including housing societies, in England and Wales during (a) 1974 and (b) the first quarter of 1975.

Following is the information requested:

• 1974, 5,295 dwellings.
• 1975 (first quarter) 2,400 dwellings.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total sum which was approved for loan sanction in 1974 for local authorities to advance money to housing associations and societies; and what are the equivalent figures for the first quarter of 1975.

£97·86 million was approved during 1974, and £33·60 million during the first quarter of 1975.