§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what new initiatives he intends to take to encourage the establishment and survival of business in inner city areas.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe Government are continuing to develop the measures outlined before the election, including my Department's inner cities initiative, for targeting assistance more effectively on the problems of the inner city. I shall ensure that my Department's programmes take proper account of the need to encourage the establishment and revitalisation of businesses in the inner city areas.