asked the Minister for the Environment if he will reduce the amount of time it takes for new house grants, house improvement grants and mortgage subsidies to be paid from the present 14 weeks to eight weeks as was previously the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Grant and Mortgage Subsidy Payments.
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The computerisation of housing grants records now in progress is giving rise to delays beyond the normal in the processing of applications. Additional measures have now been taken with a view to reducing the time span for payments.