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Mr. Amess
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much money was spent on home improvement grants last year; and what plans he has to increase the amount available to first-time buyers.
Mr. Tracey
We estimate that local authorities spent £444 million on grants last year. We are encouraging authorities to direct grants where they are most needed and substantial numbers of grants already go to first-time buyers.