Social Exclusion Unit (Hansard, 2 February 2000)

§ 12. Mr. MacShane
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what progress is being made in implementing the Social Exclusion Unit's report on truancy. [106599]
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§ Marjorie Mowlam
Good progress in implementing the Social Exclusion Unit's report is being made and as part of this process the Department for Education and Employment recently launched its strategy document "Tackling Truancy Together" for consultation. My hon. Friend the Minister of State for School Standards and I am monitoring progress both within DfEE, across Whitehall and beyond.

§ 13. Fiona Mactaggart
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement on the work of the Social Exclusion Unit. [106600]

§ Marjorie Mowlam
The Social Exclusion Unit was established in December 1997. Since then it has produced five reports and action plans on subjects as diverse as rough sleeping and teenage pregnancy.
The Prime Minister will announce a new work programme for the Unit in the summer of 2000, once its current project to develop a national strategy for neighbourhood renewal is completed.

§ 18. Ms Rosie Winterton
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement on the work of the Social Exclusion Unit. [106606]

§ Marjorie Mowlam
The Social Exclusion Unit was established in December 1997. Since then it has produced five reports and action plans on subjects as diverse as rough sleeping and teenage pregnancy.
The Prime Minister will announce a new work programme for the Unit in the summer of 2000, once its current project to develop a national strategy for neighbourhood renewal is completed.