§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the maximum length of time which voluntary and community group projects can be financially supported under the urban aid programme in England and Wales; and how many projects are currently in their final year.
§ Mr. TraceyApprovals for urban programme grant to projects run by voluntary or community groups in England are normally given for four years, although in certain cases funding may be renewed for up to two years. The urban programme is supporting about 3,450 such projects in 1986–87, of which about 1,000 are in their final year. The urban programme in Wales is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.