§ Ms. Harmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the Government's policy on funding permanent play projects under the traditional urban programme with particular reference to (a) existing play projects when they become time expired and (b) new play projects submitted for funding under the traditional urban programme.
§ Sir George YoungIt is for local authorities to consider the long-term revenue funding of projects which they submit for initial support under the traditional urban programme. The urban programme offers capital resources, and revenue support for a limited term. When projects become time expired, they may be resubmitted for a further period of support. Applications for both new and time expired projects are considered on their merits against alternative possible uses for the available funds in terms of the extent to which they address special needs, the priority given them by the local authority, and the level of deprivation locally.