§ Dr. KumarTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister how the work of the(a) Neighbourhood Renewal Unit, (b) Social Exclusion Unit and (c) Regional Co-ordination Unit will be co-ordinated within his new Department; and what impact this will have on the joined-up delivery of inclusive public services at a regional level. [63100]
§ The Deputy Prime MinisterThe Social Exclusion Unit and the Regional Co-Ordination Unit were both previously based in the Cabinet Office. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister will also include, among other responsibilities, the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit. As Minister of State for Social Exclusion, Regional Coordination, Neighbourhood Renewal and Minister for Women and Equality, my hon. Friend the Member for Hornsey and Wood Green will ensure a co-ordinated approach on these policy areas.
Housing Capital Expenditure (£ million) 1997–98 outturn 1998–99 outturn 1999–2000 outturn 2000–01 outturn 2001–02 planned Housing within the Housing Revenue Account 1,563 1,660 1,569 1,815 2,326 Local Authority Social Housing Grant 329 336 329 406 530 Other Support for RSLs 2 22 20 27 24 Other housing in the private sector 468 493 500 529 569