asked the Minister for the Environment if he is aware that the present income eligibility limit of £7,000 per annum is rendering it practically impossible for applicants to qualify for local authority housing improvement loans; and if he will make a statement on the action, if any, he proposes to take on this very important matter.
Written Answers. - House Improvement Loans.
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The continuing level of demand for local authority house improvement loans, in respect of which the capital allocation of £2.9 million for 1983 will be fully expended, is evidence of its relevance at the present income eligibility limit. While I have no immediate proposals to increase the income limit, I am keeping the matter under review.