§ Mr. Rookerasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what account the inner city task forces take of the level of political profile of groups seeking financial support; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe aim of our inner cities Initiative is to improve employment and enterprise in the inner cities. If projects meet that aim, and as long as it is clear they have no ulterior political purpose, it is likely they will receive help. The political opinions of people putting forward projects are of no concern to us when we evaluate projects, but we have no intention of financing political campaigning of any kind.