HC Deb 18 November 1986 vol 105 c163W
30. Mr. Adley

asked the Paymaster General what steps he is taking to generate employment in inner city areas; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The Government's policy of defeating inflation and establishing an enterprising national economy will generate sustained growth and increased employment in our inner cities as elsewhere. The inner city task forces and city action teams are active in promoting enterprise in their areas. They also aim to secure the maximum impact on the inner city of existing Government programmes, and particularly the employment and training programmes operated by the Manpower Services Commission and the Department of the Environment's urban and derelict land programmes.

The success of the task forces and city action teams will depend on the support and co-operation of the local community, including business, voluntary bodies and the local authority. I am glad to say that generally they are getting this support and co-operation.