Prior to the termination of the new house grant scheme on 14 November last, 234 grant applications were received in my Department in respect of this development. Of these, 41 grants have been paid and provisional approval of a new house grant has issued in respect of a further 103 applications. On receipt of claims for payment, arrangements will be made to have the houses inspected and the grants paid, if in order. The grant applications in respect of the remaining 90 applications are currently under consideration.